Kenya:Five police officers feared dead in Kapenguria attack

{A gunman is reported to have invaded Kapenguria Police Station to rescue a “colleague”.}

Five police officers are feared dead after a gunman attacked Kapenguria Police Station, West Pokot County, on Thursday morning.
The gunman is reported to have invaded station to rescue “colleague” arrested at Nakujit on suspicion of being a terrorist, according to police sources on the ground.

Police have taken cover as shooting continues.

The police station boss (OCS) Vitalis Ochido is said to have been injured in the attack.

National Police Service spokesman George Kinoti confirmed the incident but without giving the details.

A Google map shows Kapenguria Town in West Pokot County. Five police officers are feared dead after a gunman attacked Kapenguria Police Station, West Pokot County, on Thursday morning.

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