Kenyans Demand Justice for Police Officer Killed by Gunman on Motorbike: "Officers Are Human"

• Police Constable Bernard Koome was fatally shot in the neck while attempting to intercept a suspicious motorcycle in Thika
• The armed suspect fled on foot, firing indiscriminately; police recovered spent cartridges and a loaded pistol magazine at the scene
• Kenyans have rallied behind the slain officer with touching messages, remembering him as a dedicated servant who died while protecting his community

Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.

Police Constable Bernard Koome became the latest shooting victim in the country while on a routine security patrol in the Cravers area of Thika, Kiambu, in a tragic incident that has sparked public calls for justice.

What happened to PC Bernard Koome?

According to police reports, Koome had spotted a suspicious motorcycle and attempted to intercept it.

The rider, however, left the motorbike and fled on foot while firing indiscriminately.

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During the exchange, PC Koome was shot in the neck and later succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at a Thika hospital.

A subsequent search at the scene led to the recovery of two spent 9mm cartridges and a CZ pistol magazine loaded with four rounds of ammunition.

The incident has heightened tensions among Kenyans, many of whom have rallied in support of the fallen officer.

While recent cases have placed some police officers under public scrutiny for alleged misconduct, PC Koome has been widely remembered as a dedicated and committed officer who died in the line of duty while protecting his community.

How did Kenyans react to PC Bernard Koome's murder?

@JebetKe_

"PC Bernard Koome ran towards danger so others could feel safe. That courage cost him his life. Let us honour him with justice, not silence. Officers are human, too."

@Blury_xl

"He stepped into harm’s way so others could be safe. That choice cost him everything. May his sacrifice be met with truth, not silence."

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@finestkuria

"PC Bernard was more than an officer. He was a young man with dreams, family, and duty. His death is a painful reminder that our protectors need protection too."

@Yours_TrulyKE

"Police Constable Bernard Koome was not just an officer in uniform — he was a devoted father, a beloved son, and a courageous protector of the community; his tragic death must lead to justice and accountability."

@kelitu__

"PC Bernard answered the call of duty. As the suspect fled with gunfire, Bernard followed courageously and paid with his life. Let his legacy not fade. Now, a mother cries alone. A child sleeps without answers. A uniform lies folded. This is the cost of silence. We demand justice for PC Bernard."

@mistamusa_

"A routine patrol turned into tragedy when PC Bernard was gunned down in the line of duty while protecting the public. His sacrifice should never be in vain. Officers are human."

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@KeruboStar

"Officers like PC Bernard took an oath to serve and protect—often placing themselves in harm’s way. When they are killed, the nation must mourn and seek justice just as loudly."

@Ivycherop1921

"His boots lie still, his uniform folded in silence. PC Bernard stood for safety. Now we must stand for him. Officers are human, and justice must be swift and unshaken."

2 police officers interdicted after shooting street vendor

Meanwhile, two police officers, Klinzy Barasa Masinde and Duncan Kiprono, have been interdicted following the shooting of 22-year-old mask seller Boniface Kariuki.

The officers allegedly approached Kariuki during chaotic demonstrations in Nairobi, where Masinde reportedly shot him in the head at close range.

Kariuki remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Kenyatta National Hospital, where he is recovering after a successful surgery to remove the bullets. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke