Teams are investigating an incident where a Kenya Defence Forces soldier was shot dead during a gun confrontation with police officers in Ruiru, Kiambu County, after allegedly opening fire on officers during a night patrol.

The victim, identified as Munene Antony, approximately 33, succumbed to gunshot injuries while receiving treatment at Ruiru Level 4 Hospital.

His alleged accomplice was arrested during the November 1, 2026, incident at Covo area near Magunas in Kahawa Sukari.

According to police, officers from Kahawa Sukari Police Station were conducting routine patrols at around 1 am when they received information from a member of the public that two armed men were threatening residents.

The officers pursued the suspects and ordered them to surrender.

However, one of the men allegedly drew a firearm and opened fire at the police officers, prompting them to return fire.

During the exchange, Munene was shot in the chest and right hand before being rushed to Ruiru Level 4 Hospital in serious condition.

He later died while undergoing treatment.

Police recovered a Jericho pistol loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition, alongside two spent cartridges at the scene.

A search conducted on the deceased also led to the recovery of a Kenya Defence Forces identity card bearing the name Munene Antony.

Senior officers visited the scene, documented it, and collected relevant exhibits.

During preliminary questioning, the surviving suspect allegedly claimed that the recovered pistol belonged to his brother, whom he described as a police officer.

The surviving suspect was placed in police custody pending further investigations into the incident and the ownership of the firearm.

The body was moved to General Kago Mortuary in Thika for preservation and postmortem examination.

Police said the shooting was under probe to establish the circumstances of the same.

Elsewhere, a 23-year-old man was killed in a mob justice incident following a confrontation at a homestead in Store Mbili area, Kihingo, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County.

The deceased, identified as Moses Mwaura, was reportedly assaulted by members of the public alongside two other people after they allegedly damaged property and assaulted a resident during a domestic dispute.

According to police, the incident occurred on October 31, 2026.

Police officers rushed to the scene and established that a man had been involved in a domestic quarrel with his wife the previous night.

During the disagreement, he allegedly smashed windowpanes at their house before contacting her sister, 23, who travelled to the homestead accompanied by her boyfriend and another man.

The trio reportedly arrived at the homestead on a red Boxer motorcycle without a registration number.

They allegedly began smashing the windows and windscreen of the motor vehicle before assaulting the owner on the head with an empty 750ml spirit bottle, which police believe they had been consuming.

After the confrontation, the three reportedly attempted to leave on the motorcycle but were intercepted by members of the public after the man raised an alarm.

The suspects were subsequently subjected to mob justice, with Mwaura sustaining serious injuries while the other two were also assaulted.

They were rushed to Njoro Sub-County Hospital for treatment, where Mwaura was pronounced dead on arrival. The other two received treatment and were discharged in fair condition.

Police are investigating the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the assault, the destruction of property and the fatal mob attack.