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February 28, 2026
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Gunmen Kill Police Officer in Raid in Kakamega Police Post, Flee with Two Rifles

Gunmen Kill Police Officer in Raid in Kakamega Police Post, Flee with Two Rifles

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 — A police officer was shot dead and three others injured after gunmen attacked a rural patrol base in Kakamega late Friday, - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A police officer was killed and three others injured during an attack on a rural patrol base in Kakamega late Friday. The gunmen also fled with two stolen rifles.

  • Corporal Richard Utolo was killed, and three others, including a police spouse, were injured.
  • The attack targeted the Musanda Police Station in Mumias West sub-county.
  • Assailants made off with two G3 rifles, each loaded with 20 rounds of ammunition.

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