Fatal Shooting by State House Aide’s Bodyguard Sparks Cover-Up Allegations
A fatal shooting involving State House aide Corporal Muhammed Yusuf raises allegations of a cover-up after police claims conflict with eyewitness reports. While Yusuf asserts he was attacked by assailants, witnesses allege that he shot Amos Lang’at, a friend, following a personal dispute. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has promised a thorough investigation into the matter.
A recent incident involving a police officer assigned to State House has generated significant controversy due to conflicting reports surrounding a fatal shooting. Corporal Muhammed Yusuf, the officer in question, claims he was attacked by three assailants while returning home, leading to a confrontation wherein he fatally shot one of them, identified as Amos Lang’at. However, eyewitnesses offer a starkly different narrative, asserting that Lang’at and Yusuf were acquaintances who had argued prior to the shooting.
On the evening of the incident, Lang’at was allegedly shot multiple times in Kawangware after a dispute escalated. According to the police report filed at Muthangari Police Station, Corporal Yusuf asserted he was threatened by unknown individuals after he dismounted from a motorcycle. He described a struggle for his firearm during which he managed to retrieve his weapon and fired a warning shot before fleeing to report the encounter.
Contrary to Yusuf’s account, witnesses assert that Lang’at had been socializing with the officer before their argument. They reported seeing Lang’at seize the officer’s firearm, leading to a fatal confrontation where Yusuf reportedly shot Lang’at multiple times as he advanced with a stone. Both individuals were known to frequent the area together, raising additional questions about the incident.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has stated that a comprehensive investigation will take place to clarify the circumstances surrounding Lang’at’s death, indicating concern regarding the shooting’s timeline and inconsistencies in the accounts provided by the officer and witnesses alike.
This incident highlights serious discrepancies between the police narrative and eyewitness accounts, raising concerns of a potential cover-up regarding a fatal shooting involving a State House aide’s bodyguard. The involvement of Inspector General Douglas Kanja indicates an ongoing investigation aimed at uncovering the truth behind these conflicting statements. It underscores the need for transparency in law enforcement interactions to uphold public trust and accountability.
Original Source: ntvkenya.co.ke
