Investigations launched after cop burnt to death inside his house in Nyeri

Investigations into the death of a Kiambu-based administration police officer who allegedly committed suicide by setting himself on fire have been launched. 

Reportedly, the officer set himself ablaze in his house at Muthuini Village in Kieni west. 

Confirming the incident, Kieni West sub-county police commander Ahmed Ali said, "Jana tulipata report kwamba kuna mtu alijichoma kwa nyumba, tukapata ni affina wa polisi anayefanya kazi Nairobi.” 

Police reports indicate that before the incident the deceased's wife had traveled to Murang’a and their children were also away in school. 

“Ni kama alingoja kila mtu aondoke, ndio akafunga mlango akajichomea huko kwa nyumba,” added Ali.

The body was taken to the Mary Immaculate hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.