Siaya Police Officer Kills Boss, Commits Suicide Outside School
Siaya – A police constable stationed at Ngi’ya Police Post in Siaya County shot and killed his commanding officer early Sunday morning before turning the gun on himself.
The incident occurred in Alego Usonga Constituency, shocking residents and law enforcement authorities. According to a police report filed shortly after the shooting, the constable forced his way into the residence of the officer-in-charge and opened fire, striking him multiple times in the chest and arms. The officer died on the spot.
“The officer broke the door and gained entry before opening fire, killing his boss,” the report stated.
The constable then left the scene and walked to the nearby Ng’iya Girls High School. Witnesses say he fired several shots into the air near the school’s gate, causing panic among staff and nearby residents. Moments later, he turned the weapon on himself and died at the scene.
Emergency response teams secured both locations and moved the bodies to Siaya County Referral Hospital Mortuary. Postmortem examinations are scheduled to determine the exact cause of death and any contributing factors.
Investigators are examining the motive behind the shooting. Preliminary reports suggest the constable may have been experiencing psychological distress, but no official conclusion has been released. Authorities have not confirmed any prior disciplinary issues or personal grievances between the two officers.
The National Police Service is expected to issue a formal statement as investigations continue. Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have been dispatched to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
This is the latest in a series of cases highlighting concerns over mental health within Kenya’s security forces. Experts have previously called for routine psychological evaluation and counseling services for officers working under high-stress conditions.
Local leaders have urged calm as the community mourns the deaths. Ng’iya Girls High School resumed normal operations later in the day under police protection.
The tragic deaths of the two officers raise new questions about internal police welfare, workplace relationships, and support systems within law enforcement units.
