A police officer attached to the elite Presidential Escort Unit was found dead at his house inside a General Service Unit (GSU) camp located in Juja, Kiambu County.
Media reports indicated that constable Samuel Ngatia died by suicide on Monday, April 11, after shooting himself in the head.
Ngatia is said to have been alone in his house located in Kiambu County. Preliminary reports reveal that he used his firearm, a Jericho pistol loaded with 13 bullets. Among the items recovered include spent cartridges and bullets.
Efforts by Kenyans.co.ke to reach Police Spokesperson Bruno Shioso for more details were futile as calls went unanswered.
Police officers based in Kiambu county continue to carry out investigations in order to establish the motive behind the officer taking his own life.
The incident comes against the backdrop of the government's efforts to curb cases of suicide and police officers targeting colleagues.
Interior CS Fred Matiang'i recently stated that the government had organised counseling and mental health sessions in order to help officers cope with stress along with other challenges.
He added that mental health issues are not limited to police officers but Kenyans should support each other and come to the aid of those in need of assistance.
Counselors, medics, and psychologists advise that you can always reach out for help when experiencing any mental health issues. Call Kenya Red Cross toll-free hotline, 1199 for support.
