Narok: Police Find Missing Gun After Police Officer's Arm Was Chopped During Riots

• A police officer who was seriously injured during a fight near Duka One Shopping Center had his hand cut off with a Maasai sword and was airlifted to Nairobi for treatment
• The National Police Service said nine police officers were injured during the unrest, adding that they recovered a missing gun.
• Chaos broke out as protesters blocked the Narok-Maimahiu Highway demanding compensation for sheep killed in the accident
• Protesters caused extensive damage to Nairegia Enkare and Ntulele police stations as well as two police vehicles during the unrest

Narok – The National Police Service has released information about the well-being of a police officer who was injured during the protest near the One Stop Shopping Center.

In a statement on Friday, January 17, the service revealed that nine surviving officers were injured during the hours-long violence.

Police said that one seriously injured officer was airlifted to Nairobi, revealing that his hand had been cut off with a Maasai sword.

After it was all over, police said they managed to find the missing gun, although it was empty.

The NPS said Nairegia Enkare Police Station, Ntulele Police Station, Land Cruizer Reg No.GKB 987T and GKB 273T were also destroyed in the riots.

“In that stage, nine officers were seriously injured, two of the seriously injured officers, including an officer whose hand was cut by a Maasai sword, have been flown to Nairobi for further treatment, a gun was stolen from one of the injured. Officers have been found without a newspaper,” read part of the statement.

How did the Narok riots happen?

A violent conflict erupted after protests broke out in response to the death of a sheep in a non-injury accident on the Narok-Maimahiu Highway.

The protestors, estimated to be around 2,000 in number, blocked the busy road at Duka Moja Business Center, demanding compensation for the livestock killed the previous day.

According to the National Police Service, the situation quickly escalated as police officers arrived at the scene to quell the violence.

However, the anger of the crowd grew, and the officers found themselves facing a violent mob.

In response, the police decided to fire blanks and distribute tear gas to disperse the people. The protests were soon out of control.

“Today 17/01/2025 at 1100 hours, a group of about 2000 protesters blocked Narok-Maimahiu Highway at Duka Moja Business Centre, demanding compensation for 25 sheep killed in a non-injury accident on 16/01/2025. Narok-Maimahiu highway in Mitimbili area Officers tried to calm the situation but the crowd turned violent more, causing the Officers to shoot and tear gas to disperse the people,” the police reported.

Police said that traffic resumed on the Narok-Maimahiu Highway following talks between Narok East Member of Parliament Lemanken Aramat and residents.

How the Narok protest disturbed the drivers

As previously reported, the protest brought the Narok-Kisii road to a standstill, leaving commuters stranded for hours.

Motorist David Okong'o, who was stuck in traffic for more than three hours, expressed frustration over the situation.

He questioned whether the animals were more important than the lives lost on the road, adding that some of his passengers missed their flights.

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