Police officer died after shooting himself in the head while on duty at the report office within Kyuso police station, Kitui County.

The incident happened on Monday, December 2, 2024 in the morning after constable Isaac Wesonga had been issued with a firearm for the day’s work.

According to his colleagues at the police station, Wesonga had been issued with the firearm when he stepped out of the cell sentry office and shot himself at the report office in the chin.

The bullet exited on the head killing him on the spot.

Meanwhile, the body of the deceased was moved to the local mortuary pending autopsy.

Police have launched investigations into the tragic incident.

Elsewhere in Thika, Kiambu County, a police officer was found dead in his house.

The body of Constable Samuel Chege attached to the Railways police station in Thika was found long after his death.

Police reported that the body did not have any visible injuries when it was found.

The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and other investigations.

The incidents come days after a police officer was found dead after a suspected suicide incident in Nyeri Town.

The incident happened on Saturday, November 30 at the Nyeri Central Sub County offices.

Constable George Kimiti Gichuki was the armourer at the Administration Police Service offices where he died.

He is said to have used his AK47 rifle to shoot himself in the chest.

The bullet went through the back killing him instantly, police said.