Tana River County mourns the untimely death of Reagan Akokha, a 23-year-old National Youth Service (NYS) cadet, who tragically collapsed and passed away during a friendly football match at the Village Eleven NYS camp.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Saturday, May 25, while Akokha was enjoying a game of football with his friends. Suddenly, he collapsed and experienced severe breathing difficulties, prompting swift action from those around him.
Efforts to save Akokha's life saw him rushed to the Bura Sub-County Hospital for urgent medical attention. However, medical personnel at the hospital pronounced him dead upon arrival, sending shockwaves through the NYS fraternity.
In a statement from the police, it was confirmed that Akokha collapsed during the football match and was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead. His body has since been transferred to Hola County Referral Hospital mortuary for further examination and preservation.
Law enforcement authorities have initiated an investigation to shed light on the circumstances leading to Akokha's tragic demise, offering condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
This incident marks yet another somber moment for the NYS community, as they grapple with the loss of one of their own. The memory of Reagan Akokha will undoubtedly linger in the hearts of those who knew him, as they mourn the passing of a promising young cadet.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Reagan Akokha, as they come to terms with this sudden and heartbreaking loss.
