Kisumu OCS shoots dead a young man who confronted him with a panga

Thursday, August 13, 2026 - A young man was shot dead by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Masogo Police Station after he confronted the officer with a panga during a night patrol at Masogo Market in Muhoroni, Kisumu County.

According to police reports, the incident occurred during a night patrol when the OCS encountered the man, who is said to have been working as a private security guard.

Police said the man ignored repeated orders to surrender and instead advanced towards the officer while armed with a panga.

The officer reportedly fired once, fatally injuring the man, who died at the scene.

Another private security guard who attempted to intervene during the confrontation was also injured and was taken for medical attention.

His body was moved to the Ahero Hospital Mortuary pending a postmortem examination.

Police have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting as they seek to establish what led to the confrontation between the OCS and the security guard.

Below is a photo of the deceased.

The Kenyan DAILY POST.