A police officer assigned to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed is accused of fatally shooting a man in Kawangware, Nairobi, following a disagreement over a pool game.
The officer reportedly fired multiple shots at 35-year-old Amos Lagat, hitting him in the stomach and chest at close range. Witnesses say the altercation started after Lagat won a bet in a local pub in the Amboseli area.
The officer, appearing agitated after losing, allegedly confronted Lagat before drawing his weapon and opening fire. Locals insist that Lagat did not pose any threat at the time of the shooting. After the incident, the officer went to Muthangari Police Station, where he gave a different version of events.
He claimed he had been ambushed by three unknown men who attempted to snatch his Ceska pistol. According to his report, he struggled with one of them before retrieving his weapon and firing in the air as he fled. However, when police officers visited the scene, they found clear evidence contradicting the officer’s account.
Lagat had been shot multiple times, with bullet wounds in his stomach and chest, rather than any signs of warning shots fired in the air.
Lagat was rushed to Mary Immaculate Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was later taken to Chiromo Mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Meanwhile, the officer sought treatment for what he claimed was a hand fracture and shoulder injury. He later surrendered his firearm, which still had three rounds of ammunition left in the magazine.
Investigators are now trying to determine the true circumstances of the killing, but there are already concerns about possible interference in the case.
Residents of Kawangware are furious, accusing the officer of abusing his position to intimidate locals. Many believe that, had the shooter been an ordinary civilian, immediate action would have been taken without hesitation.
Instead, there are already reports of attempts to cover up the incident. Sources suggest that some officials are working behind the scenes to downplay the matter, raising fears that justice may not be served.
The officer’s close connection to Hussein Mohamed has only fueled these suspicions, with many questioning whether those in power will protect him from facing the consequences of his actions.
This incident once again highlights the issue of police misconduct and impunity in Kenya. Cases of officers using excessive force against unarmed civilians are far too common, and accountability remains a major challenge.
The killing of Lagat has left many wondering whether justice will be done or if this will become just another case that will be forgotten eventually. Residents are demanding transparency and insisting that those responsible be held to account.
The police must act swiftly and fairly, ensuring that the truth is not buried under political influence or high-level interference.
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