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Armed gangs attacked police officers on patrol at the Free Area in Nakuru county on Monday, June 2

Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara confirmed the attack, disclosing that one officer was killed during the incident

The incident comes a few days after a 25-year-old man was shot and killed during a robbery mission at an M-Pesa shop in the Baraka area, Menengai

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nakuru - One police officer has been confirmed dead following an attack by armed gangs in Nakuru county.

Nakuru: One Police Officer Killed, 2 Others Injured after Being Attacked by Armed Gangs

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Citizen TV reported that three police officers on patrol were ambushed by armed gangs at the Free Area on Monday, June 2.

Did an armed gang kill a police officer in Nakuru?

During the morning attack, one officer from Bondeni Police Station was shot dead while two others sustained injuries.

Those injured have been rushed to the Nakuru Level Five Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.

Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara disclosed that five suspects have been arrested and an AK-47 was recovered.

"On the night of July 1st, 2025, the robbers ambushed and opened fire at police officers on foot patrol, killing one and injuring two. The injured officers are still receiving treatment," Kibaara said.

Kibaara stated that the police are conducting a manhunt for more suspects as investigations into the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack continue.

County Police Commander Michael Mwaura displayed the recovered AK-47 rifle and three rounds of ammunition seized from four suspects who are linked to recent shootings in Nakuru that left four M-Pesa agents.

"A team of detectives deployed to hunt down a daring armed gang that had become the nightmare of Nakuru County dwellers has rounded up the five gang members, and recovered the AK 47 used in their crime spree," DCI said.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke