OCS kills self, lover in moment of rage

Likoni Deputy Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Joab Omondi on Thursday night shot his girlfriend and later turned the gun on himself after an argument.

According to a statement seen by Ureport, Omondi picked a quarrel with his lover Peninah Kaimenyi at Lovely Bar in Mtongwe location and after a verbal exchange, he shot her in the head.

The Administration Police officer then shot himself in the head.

The victim (Peninah) was rushed to Coast General Hospital for treatment but succumbed to her injuries.

A Ceska pistol s/No. G5969 was recovered with 11 rounds of 9mm ammunition.

The motive of the shooting is yet to be established.

The incident was reported at Inuka Police Station and police said investigations are ongoing.