A shocking incident unfolded at Loruk police station in Baringo County as a police officer, identified as Edward Otieno, was arrested on Wednesday for indiscriminately shooting at the station, resulting in the injury of a fellow officer and two civilians.

According to the official police report filed under OB 10/25/10/2023, the distressing episode began when Police Constable Edward Otieno, the alleged assailant, arrived at the station to report for duty.

At approximately 12:45 p.m., he began firing his G3 rifle, loaded with one magazine, in the station's vicinity. In the chaotic incident that followed, Officer Wycliffe Otieno was shot in the left upper arm, Zacharia Chelagat sustained a gunshot wound to his stomach, and Winnie Cherop was hit in the backside.

The report states that all the victims suffered injuries with bullets lodged in their bodies and were promptly rushed to Marigat Sub-County Hospital for medical treatment.

The report excerpt read, "It was reported that one Pc Edward Otieno had started shooting indiscriminately using his G3 rifle s/no 193931 loaded with one magazine. During the incident, he shot one civilian, namely Zachariah Chelagat, in his stomach, with a suspected lodged bullet. He shot another, Winnie Cherop, who has a suspected lodged bullet in her backside, and Officer Wycliffe Otieno was also shot in his left upper arm with a suspected lodged bullet. All the victims were rushed to Marigat Sub-County Hospital in fair condition."

After a brief period of chaos, fellow officers at the station managed to subdue their colleague and disarm him. According to the statement, it was determined that the officer had expended 15 rounds during the incident.

"The said officer was disarmed, and it was established that he had spent 15 rounds. He is now searched and kept in lawful custody."

Authorities have initiated an investigation to ascertain the motive behind the officer's alarming actions.

This incident underscores the significant challenges faced by law enforcement officers who work in high-stress and demanding environments, which can have detrimental effects on their mental health.

The most recent data from the National Police Service (NPS) reveals that an estimated 12,000 police officers grapple with mental health challenges. To address this critical issue, senior officers engage in regular training sessions aimed at assisting their subordinates in managing and coping with mental health issues.