The family of the police officer who was killed and his gun stolen while guarding a KCSE examination container in Turkana has broken its silence, calling for support from the government.
Speaking on Tuesday, the family, led by his wife, lamented that the fallen policeman was the breadwinner of the family and his demise had dealt a huge blow to the entire extended family.
The widow, who shared a baby with the deceased, revealed that there had been plans to start a business in 2026, and she could therefore appreciate the same from the government or a job.
"The deceased is my husband, and he was very young. We have a little baby, so I am asking that the government help me because the last time he came home in August, he promised many things, including setting up a business for me next year," the widow relayed.
"Now that he is dead, that idea of a business is also gone. I am just praying that the government help me in any form, whether by giving me a job or even starting up any business for me that will sustain me, because he was the breadwinner of the family."
In addition to the young child they shared, the widow further revealed that she had been left to care for the officer's elderly mother.
The deceased's sister-in-law also sought financial support to cater for her children, revealing that the fallen officer had taken them in as his own and had been paying for all their expenses.
The family is also seeking speedy investigations to bring to book those responsible for his death.
On Monday, November 4, the deceased was guarding a KCSE examination container at the Deputy County Commissioner's offices when suspected bandits ambushed him and a colleague.
He was gunned down immediately, and they made away with his service weapon, an AK-47 rifle, which had been loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition.
Police officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, but he was declared dead on the scene, and the body was taken to a nearby mortuary pending a post-mortem.
According to preliminary reports, the attackers were after the officer's gun, even as the region continues to grapple with a surge in insecurity, often perpetrated by bandits.
