Shooting Incident Involving State House Officer Raises Cover-up Allegations

A police officer from State House, Corporal Muhammed Yusuf, is linked to the fatal shooting of Amos Lang’at. While police reports suggest an altercation with criminals, witnesses assert that Lang’at had been socializing with the officer before the incident, raising allegations of a cover-up. Police Chief Douglas Kanja has announced a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

A recent shooting incident involving a police officer, Corporal Muhammed Yusuf, who is associated with State House, has led to allegations of a cover-up. The police report indicates that Yusuf encountered three assailants on his way home and shot one, whereas eyewitnesses assert that the victim, Amos Lang’at, had been socializing with the officer prior to the shooting, which occurred on Sunday night in Kawangware.

The police report, logged under OB No. 56/23/03/2025 at Muthangari Police Station, states that after disembarking from a motorcycle, Yusuf claimed that he was confronted and that one of the assailants attempted to seize his firearm. He alleged he managed to reclaim his weapon after engaging the men and subsequently filed a report of the incident, claiming injuries.

Eyewitnesses contest the police narrative, revealing that Lang’at and Yusuf were familiar and had been together before the incident. An observer recounted how a quarrel developed during which Lang’at reportedly attempted to grab the officer’s firearm. Following the struggle, the officer shot Lang’at multiple times, inflicting fatal injuries.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has committed to a thorough investigation regarding the circumstances surrounding Lang’at’s death in Dagoretti. The unfolding of the investigation highlights a significant public concern for accountability and transparency in law enforcement actions regarding the shooting.

This incident underscores serious discrepancies between official police accounts and eyewitness testimonies, inciting allegations of a cover-up. It raises critical questions about police accountability and the conduct of officers within the State House. The response from law enforcement, especially Inspector General Kanja’s promise of investigation, is crucial in restoring public confidence and ensuring justice for Amos Lang’at.

Original Source: ntvkenya.co.ke