A senior police officer has reportedly took his won life in Tharaka Nithi county.
The officer was attached to the Chogoria Police Station in Maara sub-county
According to police reports, the officer reportedly died by hanging himself in his rented house.
Tharaka Nithi County Police Commander Donatha Chali Kiplagat said the officer took his own life on Wednesday morning
Kiplagat did not release the officer’s name, saying his next of kin had not been told about the death.
The officer’s body was discovered by two of his colleagues who had gone to check on him.
The senior officer did not leave behind a suicide note
Police have launched investigations into the incident
Maara sub-county Police Commander Mohammed Jarso said the deceased officer was involved in a road accident on Tuesday but survived with slight injuries.
Neighbours confirmed that the officer lived alone and was always indoors unless he was out on duty.
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