Administration Police officer found dead after merry-making in Embu

Police in Embu County are investigating the mysterious death of an Administration Police (AP) officer whose body was discovered along the Manyatta-Kianjokoma road.

Embu North OCPD Benjamin Kiprono confirmed the incident, identifying the deceased as 35-year-old Collins Wafula, who was stationed at the Embu North Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) headquarters.

According to Kiprono, Wafula was last seen leaving an end-of-year party at the DCC offices.

He was reportedly heading towards Kianjokoma, where he later joined a group for drinks at Jambo Lodge. However, his movements after that remain unclear.

The officer’s lifeless body was discovered early the following morning by a passer-by in the Kavutiri area, who promptly alerted the authorities.

“It is not yet clear whether this was a hit-and-run incident or if the officer was murdered elsewhere and his body dumped on the road,” said Kiprono.

The OCPD urged residents with any information that could assist in uncovering the circumstances surrounding Wafula's death to come forth to aid police investigations.