Police Officer Shot Dead, Gun Stolen While Guarding KCSE Exam Papers in Turkana ‎

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Turkana County Police Commander, Samuel Ndanyi. ‎A police officer was shot dead in cold blood on Monday morning while guarding Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers in Turkana County.  ‎ The tragic incident occurred at Kang’atotha area, Turkana Central, where officers had been deployed to provide security during the ongoing national examinations. ‎ ‎According to police reports, the slain officer was part of a team assigned to escort and guard examination materials at a local school. Witnesses said the attack happened shortly after dawn when unknown assailants ambushed the officer. His firearm, a G3 rifle, was stolen after the shooting. ‎ ‎Turkana County Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi confirmed the incident, saying the assailants struck before other officers at the examination center could respond. “We lost one of our officers this morning while he was on official duty securing KCSE exam materials. The attackers took off with his rifle. A manhunt has bee...

ICRC: South Sudan Leads With Highest Number Of Gunshot Patients In Africa

 
International Crescent Of Red Cross (ICRC) confirmed that South Sudan is leading in number of gunshot patients in Africa.  

Even after the peace agreement International Crescent Of Red Cross (ICRC) facilities across the country admits high number of patients with gunshot wounds on a daily basis. 

Florian Seriex who is the spokeperson of ICRC said that “We receive new patients almost every day. So ICRC supports two key hospitals in South Sudan. One is in Juba and the other one in Ganyiel. The injuries don’t necessarily happen in Juba or Ganyiel, but the patients are brought from all the different parts of the country.” 

She also said that some of the wounds are as a result of revenged killing, cattle raids and also inter communal conflicts.  
 
“Ninety seven percent of admitted patients over the last six months period suffered gunshot wounds. An indication of a high prevalent and easy access to firearms.”

The ICRC spokesperson reiterated that the only way the gunshot patients number will only be reduce through South Sudan being stable.  
 
“Millions of South Sudanese are already facing severe food insecurity. Stability will be a key for South Sudanese to recover from years of conflict. Any form of violence prevents them from normal life,” the spokesperson reiterates.
 
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