Siaya: Police Officer Kills His Boss, Neutralised by Colleagues During Confrontation
- Two police officers died at Ngi'ya Police Post following a suspected disagreement between a corporal and his senior
- Gem Yala Sub-County Police Commander Charles Wafula detailed the events that led to the fatal attack amid an increase in police brutality and mental health issues
- The bodies of both officers were taken to the Siaya County Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations, as the law enforcement officers plan to launch an investigation
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
A tragic shooting incident at Ng’iya Police Post in Siaya county has left two police officers dead.
Source: UGC
The incident occurred at approximately 6am on Sunday, June 29, when Constable Martin Mwendwa reportedly armed himself with a G3 rifle, entered the residence of his superior, Corporal Chesise, and opened fire.
The corporal sustained fatal gunshot wounds to the chest and arms, dying on the spot.
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How was Martin Mwendwa killed?
Confirming the incident, Gem Yala Sub-County Police Commander Charles Wafula said officers at the post responded immediately after hearing the initial gunshots.
According to a report by Citizen TV, Constable Mwendwa attempted to escape towards Ng’iya Girls’ High School, but was intercepted and fatally shot by fellow officers during a confrontation.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fatal shooting may have been fueled by a personal disagreement between the two officers.
However, police have not ruled out the possibility that Constable Mwendwa may have been undergoing psychological distress at the time.
The bodies of both officers were taken to the Siaya County Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations.
The National Police Service is expected to launch a deeper inquiry into the events leading up to the fatal altercation amid growing concerns over mental health and conflict management within the security sector.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of rising cases of police brutality and growing calls for addressing mental health issues within the force.
Police officer kills wife, another reveller at bar
Recently, a police officer, Eric Kirui, opened fire on locals celebrating at his wife’s bar. Two people, including his wife, Caroline Malakwen, lost their lives, and another person sustained injuries.
The police report revealed that Kirui was intoxicated when he committed the tragic act.
The officer, who was stationed at Tembelio Police Station in Moiben sub-county, was apprehended after attempting to flee the scene.
Police officer shot dead in Thika
In other news, a police officer attached to the Special Police Intercept and Verification (SPIV) unit, Bernard Koome, was fatally shot during a routine crackdown on unregistered boda boda riders in Thika.
Source: Facebook
Koome, who was inspecting motorcycles with three colleagues, was shot in the throat by a rider after a heated argument over the absence of a registration code.
The rider, reportedly tense about the consequences, drew a pistol and fired. The bullet exited through Koome’s back, leading to fatal injuries.
Senior officers who visited the location recovered a loaded magazine from a Ceska pistol and two spent cartridges.
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