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Officer in shooting allegations to undergo psychiatric test

According to the court documents, Constable David Ochieng’ was armed with an AK47 rifle. [Courtesy]

A police constable alleged to have murdered a civilian and injuring another has been ordered to undergo a mental examination test to ascertain if he is fit to face trial.

Kakamega Senior Resident Magistrate Erick Malesi directed that Constable David Ochieng’ be detained at Kakamega Police Station awaiting the mandatory test.

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