All the emotional photos from the burial of Meru student leader killed by police

– Meru University student leader Evance Njoroge was laid to rest on Tuesday, March, 7 at their Longonot

– Njoroge was shot dead by anti-rioting police on February, 27 during students’ protest

– He was at the forefront agitating for reforms at the institution including reduced fees

It was an emotional send off as family and friends uncontrollably watched the body of the slain University student leader lowered to final resting place.

Meru University College of Science and Technology Students’ Association leader Evans Njoroge alias Evans Kidero died February, 27 on the spot after anti-rioting police shot.

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He was buried at their Longonot home.

Witnesses alleged that police chased after him before killing him at close range, in what appeared to be a bullet to the head during student protests.

All the emotional photos from the burial of Meru student leader killed by police

The bloodied lifeless body of the 23-year-old was later recovered in a local cassava farm by witnesses who claimed the police followed the late student to his hide out before firing.

All the emotional photos from the burial of Meru student leader killed by police.Photo:Viusasa/Facebook

Njoroge, was leading students protests against a number of reforms including fee increase.

Several local leaders from the region called for speedy investigations into the gruesome killing.

Njoroge was leading students’ protest against increased school fees. Photo: Viusasa/Facebook

Education Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed on March 6 sent the university Vice Chancellor Josephat Magambo on terminal leave pending investigations.