DNK International By Our Correspondent, Nakuru.
A Kenya Forest Service (KFS) ranger is receiving treatment after sustaining a gunshot injury in an accidental shooting incident at Logoman Forest Station in Njoro, Nakuru County.
According to a report filed at Nessuit Police Station,the incident occurred Friday night at around 8:00 p.m.
The matter was reported by Corporal Isaac Ngugi of the Kenya Forest Service, attached to Logoman Forest Station.
Police said the injured officer, identified as Tito Kipkoech, was conducting routine firearm safety checks before proceeding on duty when his firearm accidentally discharged.
One round of ammunition was released, striking him on the left ankle.
The ranger sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately rushed to Nakuru Specialist Hospital, where he was admitted.
Medical personnel confirmed that he is in stable condition.
Police have launched investigations into the incident
[DNK-International@January 25]
