A police officer was disarmed and faces disciplinary action after allegedly firing a round of ammunition without reasonable cause before assaulting a senior officer in Limuru Township, Kiambu County.
The incident involving a police constable was reported on Tuesday, October 20 by a woman who operates Kimuchu Wholesalers, located approximately 150 meters from Limuru Police Station.
Police said the junior officer was on daytime patrol duty when he allegedly discharged one round of 5.56mm ammunition from a rifle issued to him for official duty.
A team of officers led by Limuru Deputy Officer Commanding Station (Deputy OCS) visited the scene and disarmed the constable.
Witnesses said the assailant allegedly turned against the deputy OCS, raining blows and kicks on him as he collected the spent cartridge from the scene.
The officer was subsequently restrained, and the firearm, loaded with 29 rounds of ammunition, was safely returned to the armoury.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Disciplinary action against the constable is underway, according to the report.
It is not clear what prompted the drama. Police believe the said junior officer was traumatized. He is among tens of officers who are traumatized due to the nature of their work.
Most of police officers are exposed to many traumatic environment which has spiked stress among them. Officials say efforts are being made to address the menace.
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