Four Nakuru Police Officers Arrested After Colleague Fatally Shot During Patrol Operation

In a shocking development in Nakuru County, four officers from the Kenya Police Service have been arrested following the fatal shooting of their colleague, Hassan Lolkidid, during a patrol in the Msikiti area near Maai Mahiu. The incident, which occurred during an intelligence-led operation to intercept a lorry off-loading hardware goods, is now under criminal investigation after detectives implicated the four officers in a cover-up of the events leading to his death.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Lolkidid and the four arrested officers – Jim Murithi, Emmanuel Sang, Antony Wangombe and Joshua Keter – were part of a patrol team responding to tip-off of possible illegal activity at a site about one kilometre from the Maai Mahiu Police station. As the officers approached the scene, 10 men allegedly fled from the lorry. The deceased officer’s body was retrieved and awaits autopsy at Umme Funeral Home, and five firearms carried by the officers — including Ceska and Jericho weapons — were confiscated for ballistic analysis.
The arrests have sparked intense public scrutiny and calls for accountability within the police force. Civil society groups have demanded transparency in the investigation and urged the authorities to discipline any officers found culpable. The incident has also reignited concerns about policing standards and the handling of firearms by law enforcement officers in Kenya, particularly in rural areas. Observers note that restoring public trust will require both accountability and systemic reform.
Looking ahead, the suspects are due to appear in court, and investigators are expected to present charges of murder, evidence tampering and unlawful discharge of firearms. The outcome of this case may have far-reaching implications for how police operations are conducted in Nakuru County and beyond, potentially prompting stricter oversight of patrol protocols and the use of force by security personnel.