Shock and grief engulfed Simat village in Kapsaret sub-county, Uasin Gishu County after a police officer hanged himself over home squabbles and infidelity.
The deceased, constable Kiplagat Koskei, connected to Eldoret central police station is claimed to have dedicated suicide after discovering out that his estranged spouse was allegedly dishonest on him.
Eldoret West police boss Edward Masibo who described the officer as disciplined and hardworking stated the deceased has been having marital issues together with his spouse for a very long time.
“The officer had resorted to alcohol abuse after discovering that his spouse had been untrue to him and it’s unlucky that we misplaced him by such circumstances,” Masibo said.
Talking to the media in his workplace, Masibo additional known as on folks together with officers to be taught to share and open up about their household issues and challenges in life with others in order that they are often assisted as a substitute of dashing to commit suicide.
“Typically it’s good to share one’s issues with others in an effort to be assisted as a substitute of resorting to taking your personal life,” he suggested.
Based on the neighbours, the deceased has been accusing his spouse of infidelity which might usually result in bodily fights.
“The officer has been having a misunderstanding together with his estranged spouse for a very long time which might usually result in a fistfight. We didn’t know it could additionally result in the person committing suicide,” one in all Nyumba Kumi members within the space stated.
The police boss stated the physique of the officer was transported from the scene of crime to Moi Instructing and Referral Hospital mortuary.
