A police officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Molo, Nakuru County, has been arrested. He allegedly shot a bodaboda rider following a confrontation over his wife.
The incident happened on Wednesday night. The officer reportedly confronted the rider after he dropped off a female passenger at her home in Ole Polos. The passenger is believed to be the officer’s wife.
Edwin Keitany, the rider, was shot and sustained head injuries. He was admitted to Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Nakuru. Doctors said he has multiple bullet fragments in his head and requires surgery.
From his hospital bed, Keitany recorded a statement with the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA). He said the officer accused him of bringing home his wife late. A heated argument broke out before the officer opened fire.
The officer, a sergeant, has been placed in custody. His pistol, loaded with 14 rounds of 9mm ammunition, has been seized. Police say investigations are ongoing.
This is one of several recent shooting incidents involving police officers. On March 23, an officer attached to State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed’s team allegedly shot and killed a man in Kawangware.
Earlier this month, an officer assigned to Parliament shot dead a colleague over a rank dispute. Another officer, attached to a VIP protection unit, shot a CBK officer in Ruaraka in February.
Authorities have promised thorough investigations. They also say programs are in place to address police trauma.
