KWS officer dies after allegedly shooting himself six times

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Nakuru residents are reeling in shock following the death of a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officer in an incident authorities hsuspect was suicide.

However, the circumstances surrounding the death have raised questions after reports indicated that the officer allegedly shot himself six times in different parts of the body before dying, a claim that has sparked public speculation.

The incident was reported at Bondeni Police Station by Edwin Mwasi, the officer in charge of investigations at Lake Nakuru National Park. The case has since been taken over by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

“Cpl Leonard Odero had been issued with a CZ Bren 2 rifle, Serial Number E057430, together with three magazines, each loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition,” a police report seen by The Standard stated.