Nairobi: Police Officer Found Dead in Ditch in Lucky Summer Estate
- A police officer was found dead near his residence under unclear and suspicious circumstances, prompting a full investigation
- The body of Constable Benjamin Bore was found in a drainage ditch near Lucky Summer Police Station, while in an unusual position
- Although no visible injuries were observed, traces of blood were seen around the officer's mouth, leaving detectives seeking answers
TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya
Detectives have launched an investigation into a troubling incident involving the death of a police officer in Nairobi.
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The officer's body was discovered in a ditch near the perimeter fence of Lucky Summer Police Station.
The deceased has been identified as Constable Benjamin Bore, who was attached to the Kariobangi North Police Station.
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His lifeless body was found lodged in a drainage culvert, with the head positioned in an unusual manner, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death.
How did Benjamin Bore die?
According to reports, Constable Bore was residing within the police housing quarters at Lucky Summer.
His body was discovered on Sunday, June 29 evening by a neighbour who raised the alarm after spotting it in the ditch.
Although police officers who responded to the scene confirmed that there were no obvious physical injuries on the body, they noted that blood appeared to be seeping from the officer’s mouth.
The exact cause of death has not yet been determined, and authorities are waiting for a post-mortem examination to shed more light on the matter.
A team of officers visited the scene where the body was found, as part of efforts to gather evidence and establish what may have led to the officer’s death.
Nakuru police officer killed in gang ambush
In a related story, a police patrol in Nakuru county ended in tragedy after an armed gang ambushed officers in the Free Area estate on the night of Sunday, June 1.
The attack left one officer dead and two others nursing serious injuries.
The officers, who were reportedly on foot patrol from Bondeni Police Station, were caught off guard when the gang opened fire.
Following the shooting, the two injured officers were rushed to Nakuru Level Five Hospital, where they remain hospitalised as they receive treatment.
Security agencies responded swiftly to the incident, launching a manhunt for those responsible.
Five suspects were arrested in connection with the deadly ambush. During the operation, police recovered an AK-47 rifle and three rounds of ammunition believed to have been used in the attack.
Authorities revealed that the suspects are also linked to a string of violent incidents in Nakuru, including a series of armed robberies that left four M-Pesa agents dead in recent weeks.
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Siaya police officer kills boss, shoots self
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that a deadly confrontation at Ng’iya Police Post in Siaya county ended with the deaths of two officers.
Constable Martin Mwendwa allegedly took a G3 rifle, entered his superior’s house, and opened fire, killing Corporal Chesise instantly with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and arms.
Other officers at the station responded quickly after hearing the gunshots. Constable Mwendwa attempted to flee, but was intercepted and fatally shot by his colleagues during the confrontation.
What are the leading causes of death involving police officers?
Gunfire incidents have been listed several times as the leading cause of police fatalities. The circumstances often involve ambush by assailants and confrontations during arrests.
The second leading cause involves motor vehicle accidents that claimed tens of lives. The circumstances involve car crashes, motorcycle accidents, and incidents of police officers being knocked down by vehicles while on duty.
Medical conditions, such as heart attack and stroke, have equally claimed several lives of police officers.
According to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, 55 police officers died between January and December 2024, and 830 others were injured in the line of duty.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo stated that cases of public hostility against the police increased in 2024 compared to previous years.
He attributed it to the political unrest that rocked the country following the Gen Z protests on June 25, 2024, that left over 60 protesters killed, hundreds injured, and others missing.
Masolo Mabonga, HOD Current Affairs and Politics, updated this article with details on the leading causes of police fatalities in Kenya.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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