Police officers probe death of three in Pokot

Police officers in West Pokot County have launched investigations into the death of three people who died under different circumstances.

In the first incident, a police officer,  Kelvin Itolovolia allegedly murdered his biological father at Chepkono area Pokot South Sub County using an arrow in a domestic wrangle.

Police officers who responded to the scene, upon hearing screams are said to have shot Itolovolia after he attempted to grab a gun from them.

Confirming the incident Pokot South sub-county deputy county commissioner Frederick Kimanga said the father of the shot police officer traveled from Kakamega county to solve domestic issues with his son, unfortunately, it turned tragic.

"The police officer is attached at Chepkono police post.  The father came to discuss with his son some domestic issues. During the consultation, that is when Itolovolia grabbed an arrow and stabbed his father on the chest several times. The father died on the spot," said Kimamga.

Kimanga noted that the killed officer was so violent and he intended to grab a gun from one of the officers so that he can shoot other people.

"The cop died while he was being taken to Kapenguria referral hospital. We ended up losing a father and a son, “ he said

In another incident, police officers are investigating an incident where a police Inspector Benjamin Tirop, attached to Tapach police post, Pokot South Sub County was found dead inside a guesthouse in Makutano town.

Kimanga said the police officer was found dead lying on his bed while blood was oozing from his mouth and nose.

He said the police of officer was on duty the whole day manning the Kenya National Examination council container at Tapach area.

"In the evening, the police officer asked for permission to rush to Makutano town saying that he wasn't feeling well.  He was granted permission to seek treatment only to be found dead on Friday morning in a guest house, " he said.

The three bodies have been taken to Kapenguria referral hospital mortuary awaiting post mortem.