Police shoots self to dead
A police officer, of the rank of a constable, shoots self dead in his house at Magutu station, Laikipia
A police officer, of the rank of a constable, shoots self dead in his house at Magutu station, Laikipia.
According to police, the incident happened on Friday, March 29 at the Magutu police post, police said.
The body of constable Andrew Miranyi Gati was found in his house after he had shot himself.
Police said Gati shot himself in the left chin using his G3 rifle. The bullet exited in the left ear killing him on the spot.
The firearm was recovered at the scene with 19 bullets.
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The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and further probe.
While reporting the matter, the officers noted the main motive behind the officer’s suicide case was yet to be known.
At least three suicide cases involving police officers are recorded every month.
As part of efforts to address the trend, police authorities have launched counseling services and the National Police Service Commission has established a unit and staffed it to attend to their demanding situation.
The counseling unit, among other things, evaluates, designs, and leads an outreach programme that helps prevent mental health and substance abuse.
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