Narok: Senior police officer abducted by thugs rescued by watchman; gun stolen

A senior police officer in Narok County who was allegedly abducted by unknown assailants has been found alive.

According to a report from Narok Police Station, Frederick Kinaibei Shiundu, the Narok Central Sub-County Police Commander was found on Wednesday, February 8 at 3:30 am.

"Ref my earlier signal on the above subject and ob 4/8/2/2023 at 443hrs. please be informed that No.231421 Mr. Frederick Kinaibei Shiundu SSP and the subcounty police commander Narok Central was found today at 330hrs abandoned at Tipis area near a river," part of the report stated.

Shiundu's firearm - a Jericho S/NO. 44330865 - which was loaded with 14 bullets was allegedly stolen.

In his statement, the police boss claimed he was accosted by two men while opening his gate on Tuesday. One of them aimed a pistol at him while the other bundled him into a Toyota Wish vehicle whose registration remains unknown.

They allegedly took away his firearm and drove off towards Mau Narok.

He was dumped in Tipis Area and was rescued by a watchman. He was in his police uniform and was unharmed.