UPDATE Saturday, January 2: National Police Service Boss Eliud Kinuthia has called for an independent probe into the death of DP William Ruto's staffer David Too.
The officer explained that the exercise was set to prioritize psychosocial support.
The DP mourned too as a 'dependable, approachable, took pride in his work and strived to put things right."
The office of Deputy President William Ruto has responded to reports that a security officer attached to his office committed suicide in mysterious circumstances.
Speaking to The Nation, the DP’s Director of Communication, Emmanuel Tallam confirmed that the deceased, David Too, was attached to the DP's press unit as a driver.
He further explained that Too, who was a prison warden, was not part of Ruto's security detail.
“The deceased was not in the DP's security team but was a prison officer working as a driver in our communication team,” stated Tallam.
Confirming the incident, Uasin Gishu County police commander Ayub Gitonga told the press that the deceased did not leave behind a suicide note.
“Investigations are ongoing. I was present when the body was retrieved from the dam and no suicide note was found," he explained.
It is suspected that Too jumped into Ngeria dam in Uasin Gishu on Friday morning, January 1, three days after visiting his family.
His brother, Aaron Sing’oei suspected that Too killed himself due to pressure after he lost a camera under his watch.
The camera had allegedly been stolen by unknown people who broke into his house on Tuesday, December 29.
“The deceased who has been working with DP Ruto’s security team came home on Tuesday because that day we had a family meeting. He had a camera which was stolen and he reported the matter to the police. It is unfortunate that he took his life.
“He called me in the morning at 8:57am and told me that he was under pressure. He then hang up. When I called back and he did not answer. I only discovered later that he had taken his life," explained the brother.
