By Admin
NAIROBI
In a stunning turn of events, Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti was shot and seriously injured by a police officer at the Makadara Law Courts on Thursday, June 13. The incident occurred while the magistrate was presiding over a court session.
According to eyewitnesses, the police officer, who was reportedly from Kisumu County, opened fire after the magistrate refused to grant his wife bond. The officer had traveled to Nairobi to attend the court session involving his wife.
The shooting sparked chaos in the courtroom, with security personnel responding quickly and shooting the police officer. The magistrate and another civilian who was injured were rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Detectives have launched an investigation into the motive behind the shooting, with the judiciary and police yet to issue an official statement. The courtroom has been cordoned off, and the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) has joined the investigation.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the legal community, raising concerns about security and the rule of law. As the investigation unfolds, the public awaits answers to this disturbing incident.
