Makadara Law Courts

2024 - 6 - 13

Shocking Incident Unfolds at Makadara Law Courts: Senior Police Officer Shoots Magistrate

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A routine court session turns deadly as a senior police officer shoots a magistrate over a ruling involving his wife. Read more about this dramatic event!

In a dramatic turn of events at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, a routine court session was marred by tragedy when a senior police officer shot a magistrate following a ruling concerning his wife. The officer's actions caused chaos and fear in the courtroom, leading to the magistrate being rushed to the hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the motive behind this shocking act of violence.

The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The shooting has sent shockwaves through the legal community, highlighting the risks faced by judicial officers in the course of their duties.

As detectives work to unravel the reasons behind the shooting, the tragic outcome serves as a stark reminder of the volatile nature of conflicts that can arise within the justice system. This unsettling event underscores the need for enhanced security measures to safeguard judicial proceedings and protect those involved in the administration of justice.

In a final twist to the story, it was revealed that the police officer who shot the magistrate was later found dead at the scene. The tragic fate of both the officer and the magistrate further deepens the mystery surrounding this harrowing incident, leaving many unanswered questions and a community in mourning.

Senior police officer killed after shooting Makadara magistrate (The Star, Kenya)

The senior cop shot the magistrate after she had delivered a ruling in a case involving his wife.

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Madaraka Law Courts Magistrate in hospital after being shot (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 - A magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts has been rushed to hospital after she was shot by a policeman during an active court ...

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Police officer shoots magistrate during court session (Pulse Live Kenya)

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

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Cop Shot Dead After Shooting Female Magistrate During Court ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Detectives are at the scene to investigate the matter. The motive for the abrupt shooting is yet to be established.

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Makadara: Senior Cop Shot Magistrate for Denying His Wife Bond ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, said the incident involving the police officer and the magistrate was so saddening and unfortunate.

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Senior police officer shot dead after shooting Makadara magistrate ... (Tv47 Digital)

A senior police officer was on Thursday, June 13 shot and killed after he shot a magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi.

CRJ Mokaya Statement on Shooting Incident at Makadara Law ... (The Judiciary of Kenya)

We are saddened to report an unfortunate shooting incident involving a police officer and a Magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts on 13th June 2024. During an ...

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Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti shot, injured in court (Daily Nation)

Police officers peep into a car that was used by a senior police officer who shot and injured a magistrate during a court session on June 13, 2024.

Police officer shoots magistrate during court session (Pulse Live Kenya)

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

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Judiciary Condemns Magistrate's Shooting at Makadara Law Courts (Kenyans.co.ke)

The police officer was reportedly shot moments after shooting the magistrate.

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Policeman shoots and injures magistrate in Kenyan court (The East African)

A police officer shot and injured a magistrate at a court in Kenya's capital Nairobi before being killed in a shootout.

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Makadara Law Courts closed until June 17 after shooting – CJ Koome (The Star, Kenya)

On Thursday afternoon, a senior police officers was shot and killed by court orderlies at the Makadara Law Courts after he shot an injured a magistrate. The ...

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CJ Koome closes Makadara Law Courts following shooting incident (The Standard)

CJ Koome said Principal Magistrate Monicah Kivuti sustained serious injuries after she was shot by a senior police officer.

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What to Know about Fatal Shooting of Magistrate in Makadara Law ... (Business Today Kenya)

A lady magistrate was shot fatally on Thursday during a judicial proceeding in Makadara Law Courts, the police said, in one of the deadliest days in law ...

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Details of senior cop gunned down at Makadara Law Courts & CJ ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

In a tragic turn of events at the Makadara Law Courts, Chief Inspector Samson Kipchirchir was fatally shot after a magistrates ruling. | Pulselive Kenya.

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LSK condemns shooting incident at Makadara Law Courts (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 14 - The Law Society of Kenya says it will engage Chief Justice Martha Koome in developing strategies to safeguard the judiciary.

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Judiciary condemns Magistrate's shooting at Makadara Law Courts ... (Kenya News Agency)

Chief Registrar of Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya explained that during an open court session earlier on the said date, the Magistrate cancelled the bond for an ...

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Makadara Law Courts staff counselled following shooting (The Star, Kenya)

Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya convened a meeting earlier on Friday with the affected officers at the Supreme Court. The judicial officers underwent a ...

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