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Police have arrested a university student who attempted to commit suicide in a bank where he works as an intern.

According to the Standard, the 23-year-old engineering student at the University of Nairobi reportedly tried to take his life by setting ablaze his work station in the banking hall Monday morning.

He allegedly poured petrol on the furniture and documents in his booth then set them on fire.

However, fellow employees were quickly alerted by smoke detectors and rushed to stop the fire from spreading.

No one sustained injuries in the incident.