Police officer shoots two colleagues, turns gun on self at Moyal police station.
Shock as a Police officer shoots two colleagues dead and turns gun on himself.
Reports privy to Kenyans.co.ke indicated that the police constable stole the firearm from a colleague, went to the armoury where he killed two of his colleagues.
The police report read,”PC Lawrence picked a huge stone and hit PC Orero on the forehead handpicked his rifle before rushing to the armoury where other officers were picking arms for the day’s duty.He shot at the in-charge lines, killing him instantly and also shot at PC Matete dead.”
The report also indicated that a third officer sustained leg injuries. The late officer further, ran to his house where killed himself.
The statement read,”PC Kumber then went back to his house where he locked the door from inside and shot himself on the chin.”
The deceased were ferried to the Moyale Sub-County Hospital Mortuary, those who sustained injuries, are receiving treatment at Alhilal Hospital.
This comes days after interior Cabinet secretary nominee, Kithure Kindiki was asked how he was going to deal with the rampant cases of officers killing self and others.
Kindiki answered,”If approved, I intend to equip, expand and fully capitalize the wellness and counselling units, which will be linked with the Kenya Police Service and the Kenya Prison Service hospitals.”
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