Magistrate Shot by Police Officer During Court Session at Makadara

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• A police officer shot and injured Magistrate Monica Kivuti during a court session at Makadara Law Courts after she revoked the bond of his wife, who was accused in a fraud case.
• The officer was fatally shot by colleagues, and the incident has prompted a call for enhanced security measures in court premises.

In a startling incident at Makadara Law Courts, a routine court session was abruptly disrupted when a police officer shot Magistrate Monica Kivuti. 

The shocking event occurred during proceedings in Court No. 9, causing panic and confusion among those present. The magistrate was struck in the thigh, leading to immediate chaos.

The shooter, identified as a police commander from Kisumu, had traveled to Nairobi to address a case involving his wife. 

According to Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei, the officer shot Magistrate Kivuti after she made a ruling in the case. 

The officer was quickly neutralized by his colleagues, but not before another member of the public was also injured.

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Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and Magistrate Kivuti was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. 

This alarming event has left the Makadara Law Courts community in shock, underscoring the critical importance of security measures in judicial settings.

The court session was being held in a tent outside the main court buildings. After the magistrate made her ruling, the officer went behind the tent and shot her. In the ensuing chaos, other officers responded by shooting the officer, fatally injuring him.

The area has been cordoned off as investigations into the incident begin. According to police reports, the senior officer involved in the shooting was dealing with a case where his wife, accused of fraud, had her bond revoked by Magistrate Kivuti for missing court sessions due to her battle with cancer. 

Following this decision, the accused contacted her husband, who arrived armed and subsequently carried out the shooting.

In a statement, the Judiciary expressed deep sadness over the incident, confirming that the magistrate had canceled the bond for an accused person who had failed to provide satisfactory reasons for missing court sessions. 

The shooter, a police officer married to the accused, shot at the magistrate immediately after the decision was pronounced.

The Judiciary extended wishes for a swift recovery to Magistrate Kivuti and condolences to the family of the officer who lost his life. 

They called for calm and assured all judicial officers, staff, and court users of their safety and security, announcing plans to enhance security protocols in all court premises.

This tragic event has highlighted the need for stringent security measures to ensure the safety of judicial officers and the sanctity of court proceedings.