Police Constable Arrested for Murder in Nakuru

A police constable has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his supervisor at the Rift Valley Regional K9 Unit (Dog Section) Headquarters in Nakuru East. The tragic event took place early this morning, leaving law enforcement officials and residents bewildered.

The victim, Sergeant Christopher Kimeli, was reportedly shot from behind and fatally wounded by his junior colleague, whose identity is being protected but is referred to as Constable Konga. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, as there were no apparent signs of conflict between the two officers.

Nakuru County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi made a statement saying, “We received a report at around 5 am from a police officer who heard a gunshot within the Dog Section. At the scene, we found that one officer had been shot dead by his junior colleague. The PC shot his supervisor Sergeant Kimeli from the back, killing him on the spot.”

Ndanyi further confirmed that Constable Konga was immediately disarmed and is now in custody at the Nakuru Central Police Station. The constable had initially fled the scene, prompting a swift manhunt led by his colleagues, which resulted in his arrest.

Authorities have begun investigations into the incident. Preliminary reports suggest that the shooting occurred at close range, with the bullet penetrating Kimeli’s chest area. Detectives are also focusing on determining whether any personal differences existed between the two officers.

“We are yet to ascertain why the junior officer killed his supervisor at around 5 am in the morning,” Ndanyi stated, underscoring the baffling nature of the case.

“The motive of the shooting remains unclear, but we are investigating. The PC was on duty. Sergeant Kimeli had just signed out to leave the duty station.” He added.

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The incident has prompted discussions about the mental well-being of police officers and the broader community. With concerns about rising stress levels and mental health issues, the authorities are exploring all possible angles that might have led to this tragic event.

Police are working diligently to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the shooting. The firearm used in the crime has been seized and will undergo ballistic examination to establish its link to the crime scene. Detectives are also collecting evidence such as fingerprints, hair, fibers, and blood to build a comprehensive picture of the incident.

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