A police officer attached to the Utheri Wa Lari police post in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County has shot dead his senior after being reprimanded for reporting to work late and intoxicated.
The officer opened fire on his boss, identified as Senior Sergeant Ayub Polo after he questioned him about his lateness and drunkenness. The errant officer reportedly fired five bullets, killing the senior cop on the spot.
"The suspect came to the camp drunk and got angry when he was questioned for his behaviour by his senior," Nakuru Deputy Commissioner Kisilu Mutua told journalists.
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Mutua told the media that the junior officer flee the station, while still armed with his loaded gun, after committing the heinous act.
He confirmed that they have since launched a manhunt for the fugitive cop.
The surge in incidences of police killings has umpteenth times been blamed on mental stress among the men in uniform.
During the GSU graduation this year, President Uhuru Kenyatta advised officers to seek counselling and other applicable ways that can help them combat mental stress.
“I want to urge you especially young people, that there are so many problems in this world but there is no problem that cannot be solved when people speak. I say this because this problem bothers me. I beg you, If you see that you have a problem at home or work, seek your coworkers, seniors or family and talk to them. You will get a solution by just talking,” President Kenyatta advised the graduands.
“Mental health is a real problem, but it is a problem that can be solved if you reach out. It is not necessary to do the acts that we have seen. Please just move on. Your weapon is used to protect lives, not to take them. I want to promise you that this problem is everywhere and that it is a problem that we want to deal with as a government," the head of state affirmed.
