Police Officer Shoots Boss Dead Before Being Killed in Shootout in Siaya
Shock and sorrow swept through Ng’iya Police Post in Siaya County after a horrifying incident left two police officers dead in a chilling turn of events.
The deadly shooting unfolded around 6:00 am, when Constable Martin Mwendwa reportedly armed himself with a G3 rifle, stormed the residence of his superior, Corporal Chesise, and opened fire.
“He shot the corporal in the chest and arms, killing him instantly,”
said Gem Yala Sub-County Police Commander Charles Wafula.
According to police sources, the slain corporal was the officer in charge of the station.
Deadly Escape Ends in More Gunfire
Moments after the fatal shooting, Mwendwa tried to flee the scene. Eyewitnesses say he headed toward Ng’iya Girls’ High School, possibly attempting to disappear in the early morning chaos.
“He fired several rounds in the air to scare off his fellow officers who pursued him,”
Commander Wafula confirmed.
However, his escape was short-lived. Fellow officers caught up with him and fatally shot him during a fierce confrontation.
“We’re Investigating a Dispute or Breakdown” – Police Say
Authorities are now trying to piece together the motive behind the gruesome act. Investigators are looking into whether the incident stemmed from a personal disagreement or a possible mental breakdown.
“We are investigating whether the two had a disagreement or it was a case of mental distress,”
said Wafula.
The bodies of both officers were taken to Siaya County Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations. Meanwhile, the quiet rural station remains sealed off as a crime scene.
Series of Police Shootings Raise Red Flags
This tragedy is just the latest in a disturbing trend of violent altercations among officers in Kenya. In February, a GSU officer in Ruaraka shot his colleague after an argument outside an entertainment joint.
Again, in March, a Gigiri Police Station officer, allegedly intoxicated, opened fire inside the station’s canteen. He killed one colleague and injured another.
“These repeated tragedies show something deeper is wrong. We cannot ignore it any longer,”
stated a senior officer under anonymity.
Is Kenya’s Police Force Facing a Silent Crisis?
While investigations continue, one thing remains clear—mental health support within Kenya’s disciplined forces is urgently needed. The emotional strain, stress, and trauma officers face daily may be reaching a breaking point.
This tragedy is more than a statistic. It is a cry for help that the nation cannot afford to ignore.
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Police Officer Shoots Boss Dead Before Being Killed in Shootout in Siaya
