A police officer hooked up to Awendo Police station in Migori is presently in custody after he allegedly shot and killed his colleague.
The officer recognized as Sulubu is claimed to have murdered his colleague Elijah inside the Essential Infrastructure Safety Unit armoury space in Awendo Sub County on Sunday, February 19 within the morning utilizing an AK-47.
Confirming the incident, Suna East sub-county police commander Hesau Ochorokodi who’s standing in for the county police commander mentioned the suspect, a constable, was returning his firearm to the armoury after his evening shift when he pulled the trigger on his colleague.
He mentioned the bullet entered by the correct facet of the chest and exited by the left rib.
He was, nonetheless, rushed to the hospital however was confirmed useless on arrival.
The sub-county police commander mentioned they’re but to determine the motive behind the killing.
Additional, Ochorokodi famous that the suspect was nabbed instantly in his home after the taking pictures and he’s being detained at Migori police station.
The matter stays underneath investigation.
