A police officer was dramatically disarmed and arrested after he shot to the air eight times at a market in Gaitu, Meru County.
He was armed with his official AK47 rifle when he suddenly opened fire to the air on Friday unprovoked.
Witnesses said he initially claimed his mobile phone had been stolen while he was at a bar.
He was then in official uniforms and armed at Kaguma Market, police and witnesses said.
Police said he was supposed to be on patrol duties in the area but did not show up.
It was until when the gunshots were heard in the area prompting a response by the police.
The responding team found their colleague in the bar and disarmed him before detaining him.
His rifle had 22 bullets at the time he was disarmed, police said adding no injuries were reported.
Police said he would be subjected to various disciplinary measures.
Other colleagues suspect the incident is linked to the rising cases of trauma in the service.
As part of efforts to address the trend, police authorities have launched counselling services, and the National Police Service Commission has established a unit and staffed it to attend to their demanding situation.
The counselling unit, among other things, evaluates, designs and leads an outreach programme that helps prevent mental health and substance abuse
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