The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is investigating the death of Mr. Collins Ndombi, 25, which occurred at Kambi ya Mwanza, on Kakamega – Webuye Road, Monday, November 7, 2022.
Kakamega North Sub-County police command notified the Authority of the incident and on the onset, a Rapid Response team was dispatched to the scene.
Preliminary enquiry established the fatality, and as part of the investigation, reconstructed the scene of the incident and interviewed police officers.
The team also visited Malava Sub-County hospital and established that three persons, including a police officer were treated at the health facility for various injuries.
Today, Wednesday, November 9, our investigators visited Kabras police station with the aim of acquiring more information and documentation which would aid the speedy conclusion of the investigation.
Until then, IPOA calls on residents of the area to keep calm and await the outcome of the investigation.
“We empathizes with the families, friends and all those grieved by Mr. Ndombi’s death and assure that our efforts would ensure that justice prevails. Our thoughts are with everyone affected at this time of mourning. We are committed to being independent, impartial and fair,” said IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori.