GSU officer fatally shoots woman at State Lodge in Eldoret
There was panic at the State Lodge in Eldoret when a 45-year-old woman was Sunday shot dead by a police officer. The incident happened at the General Service Unit (GSU) Mess compound which is in State Lodge in Naiberi, Ainamoi Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County. The assailant who is a police constable escaped the scene after [...] The post GSU officer fatally shoots woman at State Lodge in Eldoret…
A 45-year-old woman, Doris Murei, was killed by a police officer at the General Service Unit (GSU) Mess compound in the State Lodge, Eldoret on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The incident occurred during an altercation between the constable and Murei, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol. The constable, who escaped the scene, is currently wanted by police.
President William Ruto was in the area on Saturday for meetings at the State Lodge. The cause of the argument is unclear. Police have recovered spent bullets, a pistol, and other exhibits from the scene. A manhunt is underway to apprehend the suspect, and investigators are exploring whether the incident is connected to the growing rate of officer trauma in the country.
Authorities are addressing this issue by providing counseling services and establishing a dedicated unit to support police mental health and combat substance abuse.
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