Police Officer Shoots Self in Mouth
Police Officer Shoots Self in Mouth
Police Officer Shoots Self in Mouth
After shooting himself in the mouth at the Kangema Police Station in Murang’a County, a police officer is struggling for his life.The cop was allegedly on duty at the time of the event. But his coworkers hurried to his rescue, taking him to Murang’a Level 5 Hospital for admittance and emergency care.
Doctors stated that the bullet was lodged in the officer’s head, and he thus needed surgery to remove it. They also hastened to stabilise his condition before he passed on from excessive bleeding.
The frequency of law enforcement personnel attempting suicide while on the job is rising, and this most recent instance is just one more. An officer from Meru County’s Timau Police Station shot himself at home last week and left a suicide note for his significant other. After the shooting, an AK-47 rifle was found, and his corpse was sent to the morgue while an autopsy was conducted.
At least 12,000 police officers are coping with mental health concerns, according to data from the National Police Service (NPS), primarily as a result of their demanding work environment and line of work.According to reports, some police officers and other security workers were quite stressed out at work, and others were angry about their salaries being delayed.
Officers’ relationship infidelity was another factor that led to their attempt at suicide. Approximately three officers committed suicide in 2023 after discovering their spouses had been unfaithful.Pastor Dorcas Rigathi joined forces with the National Police Service (NPS) in January 2023 to support police officers undergoing mental health rehabilitation.
Amos Gathecha, principal secretary for public service, stated that between 2022 and 2023, the number of depressed officers in need of counseling had increased from 5,000 to 13,000.Psychologists, doctors, and counselors advise getting assistance if you encounter any mental health problems. For assistance, contact the Kenya Red Cross at 1199, their toll-free helpline.
