Police officers held after fatal shooting of delivery man in Nairobi

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A Nairobi court has ordered two Villa Police Station officers to remain in custody for 14 days following a request by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to allow a full investigation into the fatal shooting of a delivery man. 

Senior Principal Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthii Mugo reduced the period from 21 days, as sought by the prosecution, to ensure justice is served while balancing the rights of the officers.

The officers, Godwin Mjomba and APC Patric Mutunga Titus, face allegations in connection with the death of Shukri Adan Ibrahim Issaka.

Issaka, a middle-aged vehicle delivery and logistics worker, was on duty with two companions when he was shot while delivering a Toyota Fielder.

A post-mortem report confirmed that he died from a single gunshot wound to the head.

Godwin Mjomba and APC Patric Mutunga Titus before Milimani magistrate courts on January 12,2026.

The authority argued that the officers should remain in detention to prevent tampering with evidence, citing preliminary findings that suggest a possible cover-up and also that they were at flight risk.

"We are asking the court to grant us a period of 21 days to enable the applicants to conclude the investigation," prosecution stated.

Investigators also plan to record statements from other officers without the respondents present to ensure witnesses are not influenced.

The authority also raised concerns over public safety, warning that releasing the officers could spark unrest. 

Demonstrations had erupted following the incident, and IPOA emphasized that freeing the suspects could endanger both the community and the officers themselves.

Forensic analysis is ongoing, with investigators examining mobile phones, firearms, and other key evidence to establish the full facts of the case.

While the officers requested not to be detained, arguing that they were cooperative and had no intention of interfering with the investigation, the court found the prosecution’s request reasonable but limited the detention period to 14 days instead of the 21 days originally sought.

"The court will, however, grant the applicant 14 days to conduct the investigations. In the same period, both respondents will remain remanded at Capital Police Station," the magistrate ruled 

IPOA urged the court to ensure the investigation proceeds without interference and that justice for the deceased is upheld.

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