Two police officers accused of assaulting senior officer at Manga police Station

By Our Correspondent,Nyamira.

Two police officers are under disciplinary action after allegedly assaulting one of their senior at Manga Police Station in Borabu,Nyamira County.

According to a police report, the incident occurred at about 6:30pm on Sunday when Corporal John Obare, the officer in charge of the armoury, was reportedly attacked while performing his duties.

The report states that Police Constables Brian Kwemoi and Stephen Ngetich struck and wrestled Corporal Obare to the ground, leaving him with injuries to his left eye, mouth and back.

The officer reportedly screamed for help, prompting two other officers Constables Abdi Kadir Hussein and Juma Gafo to intervene and escort him to Nyansiongo Mission Hospital after he suffered heavy bleeding.

Corporal Obare was admitted to the hospital, where his condition was reported to be fair. Officers from Manga and Riontonyi police stations later visited him.

The motive for the alleged assault had not been established, while the two officers accused of the attack reportedly fled the scene after the incident.

Police said disciplinary action had been taken against the officers, with further investigations and a progress report expected.
[Daily News Kenya-International@September 21,2026]