A 24-year-old man died in custody at Ngegu Police Station in Rangwe Sub-County, Homa Bay County, in what police describe as a suicide.
According to the police the incident was recorded on May 3, 2025 and the deceased, identified as Wycliff Omondi Dengu, had been arrested and was being held alone in a cell over allegations of stock theft.
Preliminary findings indicate that the deceased allegedly hanged himself using a string tied to a ventilation grill inside the cell.
His body was discovered inside the male holding area.
The family of the deceased was informed, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over the matter for further investigation, as required in all cases involving deaths in police
custody.
The body was moved to the Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
Police have opened an inquest file as investigations continue.
Such incidents have been on the rise amid calls on police authorities to take measures to address the same.
Meanwhile, police officers in Trans Nzoia County apprehended two suspects for their involvement in organised criminal activities, recovering weapons from their possession.
Acting on intelligence, police officers from Kitale Police Station joined forces with a team of officers from DCI Headquarters, executing a well-coordinated raid in Chebarus and Kibomet areas of Trans Nzoia
West Sub-County, leading to the swift arrest of Dickson Wamocho and Frank Kuyala.
The meticulous search that followed yielded a military-style tactical uniform, two pairs of combat boots, a sword, metal rods, and several mobile phones, all suspected of being utilised in criminal activities.
The suspects are now in lawful custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.
All seized items were secured as exhibits.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reaffirms its commitment to dismantling organised criminal networks through intelligence-led operations. Members of the public are urged to continue supporting law enforcement agencies by sharing credible information.
The area has been experiencing a wave of crime which has prompted the police action.
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