New Details of Detective Who Shot Self to Death at DCI Headquarters Emerge
On Wednesday, Corporal Linus Mutunga, a 59-year-old detective with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), committed suicide by shooting himself in the head at the agency’s headquarters on Kiambu Road.
According to reports, the officer, a driver attached to the DCI operations department, was scheduled to retire at the end of the year.
After reporting for duty in the morning, the officer reportedly left the office and walked to the parking lot without displaying any symptoms of distress.
The officer deposited his vehicle at the carwash adjacent to the DCI headquarters’ forensic lab entrance.
After locking the automobile, he shot himself in the head.
The sound of gunfire at the Operations Section alerted people near the DCI headquarters.
They raced to the scene and discovered Mutunga’s dead body in the vehicle.
He did not leave behind any notes and did not discuss the circumstances that led to his suicide with anyone.
The motive is still unknown, but detectives have launched an investigation into the matter.
Detectives from the DCI are attempting to determine whether his duties at the Operations Section contributed to his demise.
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Indicative of the difficulties encountered by law enforcement officers in high-stress environments, the number of suicides within security forces has increased.
According to the most recent data from the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), one in ten police officers has mental health issues.
This means that at least 12,000 officers contend with mental health issues due to issues at work. Additionally, a high cost of living and family-related issues contribute to the increase in suicide rates.
The police department has since established channels for officers to voice their complaints. In addition, senior officers are receiving training to assist their novice officers in overcoming daily challenges on the job.
Counselors, physicians, and psychologists all recommend seeking assistance whenever experiencing a mental health issue. Dial the Kenya Red Cross’s toll-free number, 1199, for assistance.
New Details of Detective Who Shot Self to Death at DCI Headquarters Emerge