A police corporal attached to Sigor Police Station in Chepalungu Sub-County, Bomet County, is receiving treatment at Tophill Hospital in Uasin Gishu County after allegedly sustaining serious head injuries during a confrontation with a colleague over station duties.
The incident reportedly occurred after the two officers disagreed over the allocation and execution of daily responsibilities at the station, leading to a confrontation that left the corporal unconscious.
According to Willy Kirui, a relative of the injured officer, the corporal was allegedly pushed against a wall during the altercation before losing consciousness.
Kirui claimed that despite senior officers at the station being informed about the incident, the injured corporal was left unattended at the police residential quarters for several hours without receiving medical attention.
The family later intervened and rushed him to Longisa Hospital, where doctors conducted a CT scan to establish the extent of his injuries.
He was subsequently referred to Tenwek Hospital for specialised treatment before the family decided to transfer him to Tophill Hospital in Uasin Gishu County for advanced medical care.
Medical reports reportedly indicate that the officer sustained serious skull injuries and internal bleeding, with his condition requiring surgery.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have prompted internal investigations by the police command in Chepalungu, with authorities seeking to establish what transpired between the two officers.
Chepalungu Sub-County Police Commander Joseph Asugo confirmed the incident, saying the corporal was accidentally thrown to the ground by his colleague following an argument over the station's daily duties.
Asugo said he had initiated internal investigations into the matter, adding that the case would be handled in accordance with established police disciplinary procedures.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances that led to the confrontation and determine whether the officers involved breached police regulations.
The conflicting accounts of the incident, particularly the family's allegation that the injured corporal was left without medical attention for several hours, are among the issues surrounding the case.
