Kitale police officer arrested after losing rifle and ammunition

By Our Reporter,Kitale.

A police officer attached to the DCI in Trans Nzoia west has been arrested after losing his service firearm and ammunition while in Kitale town.

Constable Duncan Ogeto who was temporarily deployed to DCI Trans Nzoia West to support investigations by a multi-agency team, reportedly lost his Jericho rifle loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition.

According to a police report, Ogeto had on Sunday around 9.00pm, been watching a football match at Katakala Club in Kitale town before deciding to return to the police lines to rest.

However, while opposite Bongo hotel he reportedly felt exhausted, sat down and fell asleep.

He regained consciousness at around 11.00pm after being awakened by two DCI officers, identified as Sergeant Lubisa and Corporal Kimonge, only to discover that his rifle and two mobile phones, an Oppo and a Tecno, were missing.

The officer was immediately arrested and placed in custody pending charges of losing a firearm through neglect.

DCI Trans Nzoia West is investigating the incident, with further developments expected.
[Daily News Kenya-International@November 2,2026]