Ex-NOCK official arrested for allegedly shooting wife
Rift Valley
By
George Sayagie
| Aug 28, 2024
Police in Narok have arrested former National Olympic Committee official Stephen Soi, 68, for allegedly shooting and injuring his wife.
According to a police report seen by The Standard, Soi, a retired senior police officer and a licensed firearm holder, allegedly shot Juliet Maritim, 54, at around 1 am at their home in Kutete village, Narok West, following a disagreement.
The report indicated that Martim sustained a left thigh injury and was rushed to Priemere Care Hospital in Narok town, more than 60 kilometres away.
Medics said she was in stable condition.
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The incident was reported by Albert Kimutai, a resident of Mulot town before police officers visited the scene and recovered a spare magazine loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition.
Soi had left the scene prompting a search for him and the weapon used in the attack.
Police allegedly recovered the Ceska pistol in his bedroom with a magazine that had six bullets and a spent cartridge.
Narok Police Commander Riko Ngare confirmed the incident and said the pistol was sent for ballistics tests.