Probe launched to unravel killing of a Police officer at a drinking den in Kibarani

 

Police investigate the murder of fellow police officer 

Police are investigating the brutal murder of a Police Officer stationed at Mikindani Police Station in Jomvu Sub-County.

The lifeless body of the male Police Officer was discovered in the wee hours of Wednesday morning by a passerby in Kibarani village in Bahati Sub-Location lying in a pool of blood near an alcohol drinking den famously known as Mangwe.

The Police Officer was reportedly assaulted in the same area on Friday last week.

Jomvu Sub-County Police Commander (SCPC) Lydia Wanjiru confirmed the incident saying the Police Officer Muhidin Sheikh met his death while on general duty.

“Today morning we got a report that a lifeless body of a man was found in Kibarani village. We identified the body as one of our own. It has saddened us,” said the Jomvu SCPC.

She warned the public against taking the law into their hands urging them to instead report cases to relevant government agencies for action.

“We don’t want a repeat of this awful incident. If someone has an issue with a Police Officer or fellow citizen, they should lodge a complaint in our offices and we will assist them. We should not lose the life of anyone else. Investigations are ongoing; we don’t know what caused the conflict or death,” stated the Jomvu Sub-County Police boss.

She revealed that the Police are in hot pursuit of one suspect who is still at large to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the Officer found with serious cuts on the head.

“I don’t know what transpired but we have one suspect in custody who will assist us with investigations,” said the SCPC.

Alex Mwega, Kibarani Village Elder said he was called by a person who saw the lifeless body lying in a pool of blood and he informed the police.

Another Village Elder, Alfred Wafula, said after receiving the report he rushed to the scene and thwarted attempts by a lady who operates the drinking den to escape.

The residents have called for a crackdown on illegal drinking dens saying they pose serious risks to their safety.

By Haniel Mengistu