A morning tragedy unfolded at Ng’iya Police Post in Alego Usonga Constituency, Siaya County, leaving two officers dead in what authorities suspect to be a case of mental instability.
According to an official police report, the harrowing incident began when a constable entered the residence of the officer in charge and fatally shot him multiple times in the chest and hands. The officer succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
Following the attack, the constable proceeded to Ng’iya Girls High School, firing shots into the air, creating panic in the area. During a confrontation with responding officers at the school gate, he turned the gun on himself, ending his life.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear as investigations commence. Both bodies have been transported to Siaya County Referral Hospital Mortuary for postmortem examinations.
The incident has left the community in shock, raising concerns about mental health support for law enforcement personnel.
