Kisumu: 15-Year-Old Student Goes Missing, Parents Claim She's Eloped With Boda Boda Rider

• One week has passed since Beverlyne Atieno Oduor, a 15-year-old, vanished from her parents' home in Manyatta village, Kisumu
• Her disappearance occurred while her older brother was at school, her father was at work, and her mother had taken their youngest baby to the hospital
• Her parents firmly believe that a boda boda rider is responsible for abducting their daughter, however, all attempts to locate the individual have proven unsuccessful

Beverlyne Atieno Oduor disappeared from her parents' home in Kondele last week and has not been seen or heard from again.

It is a development that has cast a cloud of worry over her family as the 15-year-old was a high school student who was supposed to have reported back to school for her third term.

Left when no one was home

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Beverlyne's parents disclosed that the teen was last seen on August 23 at her home area near the mosque in Manyatta village.

At the time of her disappearance, the student at Bishop Abiero Mixed Secondary was dressed in a white dress with black flowers.

"She sneaked out at a time no one was at home; the elder brother was in school, the dad had gone to work, while I had taken the small baby to hospital," the mother said.

The worried parents disclosed that they are convinced their daughter is being held by a boda boda rider who lives in Alendu, past molem in Kisumu.

Suspect denied claims

When they reached out to him, he maintained his innocence, adding that he was not aware of the teen's whereabouts.

"He told us that it is not him but his friend who has the girl, but when we ask him to lead us to his friend he says he doesn't know where he is. In short, he's avoiding justice," neighbor Ruth Bosibori Ogari added.

The parents expressed their frustration at the fact that there has been little in the way of leads even after reporting the matter to Kondele Police Station vide OB 61/24/8/2023.

Beverlyne's parents are requesting anyone with information that can lead them to their daughter to do so through the toll-free line 0800-22-33-44, call 0711 119 728, or report to the nearest police station.

Telvis Maina found

In a story with a happy ending, Telvis Maina, the 14-year-old boy from Nanyuki who had been missing for several days was found safe and reunited with his family.

The reunion came just hours after TUKO.co.ke ran the missing person's story and requested members of the public to offer information if spotted.

It is news that left his family, friends, and the community erupting in jubilation after days of agony over his disappearance.