Man Who Caused Chaos, Fired at Police Officers Dies in Custody
The man was arrested a few days ago after opening fire on police officers in a busy street in Kisumu, causing traders and pedestrians to flee...
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A 21-year-old man arrested for firing at police officers during a botched robbery in Kisumu County has reportedly died by suicide in custody at Kisumu Central Police Station. He was discovered missing during a roll call and later found in the cell bathroom.
- The suspect was arrested on October 27 after an exchange of gunfire with officers on Otieno Oloo Street.
- Kisumu Commandant Bakari stated the man, with two others, carried a suspicious bag and drew an assault rifle when spotted by officers.
- He allegedly held a security guard at gunpoint, robbed him, and continued firing from inside a temple, where an AK-47 rifle and five rounds of ammunition were recovered.
- The suspect was remanded for 14 days and was to be arraigned on October 28, 2025.
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Police Incidents Include Officer's Fatal Shooting, Stolen Firearms, and a Suspect's Death in Custody - October 2025
Four police officers from Mai Mahiu Police Station were arrested after fatally shooting their colleague, Constable Hassan Lolkidid, in a case of mistaken identity. The incident occurred during an early morning response to a suspected criminal report. In a separate event in Thika, Kiambu County, police arrested at least 72 suspects following the disappearance of two rifles and over 170 rounds of ammunition from the Maguguni Patrol Base. Meanwhile, a 21-year-old man arrested in Kisumu County for firing at police during a botched robbery reportedly died by suicide while in custody at Kisumu Central Police Station.
