Pathologists Grace Midigo and Simon Omuok, who conducted the examination, determined that the bullet entered through the left side of Adhiambo’s head and exited from the back, rupturing the cerebral cavity.

The medical experts stated unequivocally that the injuries were fatal and incompatible with survival.

The findings have intensified demands for accountability from activists and political leaders, who are calling for justice following allegations that Adhiambo was shot by police during an operation targeting suspected robbers.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has deployed a Rapid Response Team to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.

The team is currently gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing exhibits related to the incident.

According to the National Police Service, the operation began after a complainant reported being robbed of a silver chain and 1,800 shillings by five young men.

Officers arrested two suspects initially, then moved to arrest two additional suspects that evening.

Police say that during the second arrest, one suspect raised an alarm, prompting nearby youths to stone officers.

The NPS maintains that officers fired warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd, during which Adhiambo was fatally shot.

The incident has sparked unrest in Huruma, with authorities urging residents to allow the investigation to proceed and refrain from further violence as tensions remain high.

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The first-year Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student, who had just completed her examinations and was home to assist her mother, Caroline Akinyi, at their small business, became the latest victim in what human rights activists are calling a troubling pattern of police use of lethal force.

According to the National Police Service, the tragic chain of events began earlier that day when a member of the public reported at Huruma Police Station that five young men had attacked him, robbed him of a silver chain and Sh1,800 in cash.

Police arrested two suspects in the morning and apprehended two more around 7:30 PM.

The situation escalated during the second arrest when one of the suspects raised an alarm and incited other youths nearby, who responded by throwing stones and other projectiles at the police.

Officers reportedly fired warning shots into the air to disperse the crowd, one of those bullets struck Sheryl as she stood in her mother’s kiosk.

Caroline Akinyi received a phone call while visiting her younger child at school, informing her that her daughter was dead.

When journalists approached the grieving mother, she could barely speak before breaking down in tears.

Sheryl’s body now lies at the City Mortuary, awaiting post-mortem examination.

She was scheduled to complete her final exams on Monday, a day she will never see.

The shooting plunged Huruma into chaos that lasted through Saturday night into Sunday afternoon.

Youths threw stones at police officers, who responded with tear gas and live rounds fired into the air.

 The violence resulted in at least two public service vehicles being torched, another vehicle damaged, and the local police station vandalized.

Furniture lining Mathare Road was set ablaze and used as bonfire barricades while wholesale shops were raided for food and clothes.

Traders hurriedly closed their shops as the situation spiraled out of control.

Edwin Masibo, who was heading home along Kangundo Road around 8 PM, described the scene: “We stumbled on hundreds of youth looting and assaulting people.

They were taking away phones, wallets and IDs as shops were vandalized. It was complete chaos.”

Human rights activist Hussein Khalid of VOCAL Africa has alleged that officers initially resisted recording the incident in the Occurrence Book before yielding following public pressure.

The family’s first attempt to record a statement at Huruma Police Station on Sunday morning was reportedly thwarted, though they were eventually allowed entry around noon.

“We have spoken with the mother. The family has tried to access Huruma Police Station to record a statement and up to this point, the police have not allowed us in,” Khalid said, calling for immediate accountability and condemning police violence against innocent citizens.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority deployed a Rapid Response Team from its Nairobi Regional Office on Sunday to commence investigations into the fatal shooting.

In a statement released Monday morning, IPOA Vice Chairperson Ann Wanjiku Mwangi confirmed that investigators are actively gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing available samples and exhibits.

“IPOA extends its condolences to the family of Ms. Sheril Adhiambo, calls for calm, and assures the public and the bereaved family of its commitment to conducting independent, impartial, and thorough investigations to establish culpability and ensure accountability,” the statement read.

The National Police Service has urged residents to allow investigations to proceed peacefully.

Spokesperson Michael Muchiri acknowledged the tragic death while calling for de-escalation.

“The public is asked to allow the processes of transparency and accountability to take place and to desist from further acts of lawlessness.”

However, VOCAL Africa and other human rights organizations are demanding swift action.

The organization has pledged to support the Adhiambo family in seeking justice and is calling for the immediate arrest of the officer responsible for the shooting.

This incident has reignited the national conversation about police accountability and the use of lethal force in Kenya, particularly in informal settlements where similar tragedies have occurred with alarming frequency.

As investigations continue, one question haunts Huruma: How many more innocent lives must be lost before meaningful police reforms take hold?

The deceased’s body is at City Mortuary pending autopsy.

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The veteran officer was arrested Saturday at Holo Police Station in what investigators describe as a brazen display of criminal audacity, allegedly relaxing and enjoying proceeds from a string of violent robberies that have terrorized residents for months.

Owino’s downfall began with a robbery in Ajigo, Siaya County, that captured public attention after images and videos from the incident spread rapidly across social media platforms.

The footage, which showed armed assailants terrorizing victims in broad daylight, inadvertently captured clear images of one of the perpetrators.

Within hours, eagle-eyed members of the public began circulating the images, and the identification came swiftly, the man in the footage was none other than Officer Owino, a serving police officer known in local circles as “Owis.”

“The public response was overwhelming,” said a police source who requested anonymity.

“People recognized him almost immediately. Some had encountered him in his official capacity; others knew him from the neighborhood. The digital footprint was undeniable.”

According to preliminary investigations, the Ajigo incident was not isolated. Detectives have now linked Owino to a series of violent robberies spanning several months across Siaya County and neighboring regions.

The crimes followed a disturbing pattern: well-coordinated strikes on businesses and homes, executed with insider knowledge of police patrol schedules and response times.

“This wasn’t amateur hour,” explained a senior detective involved in the investigation.

“These were sophisticated operations that showed intimate knowledge of law enforcement procedures. Now we understand why.”

Victims of previous robberies have begun coming forward, with several reporting that they suspected police involvement due to the precision and timing of the attacks, though few dared voice these suspicions publicly at the time.

The arrest itself reads like a scene from a crime thriller. Acting on intelligence gathered from the viral social media posts and subsequent tip-offs from the public, a special unit tracked Owino to Holo Police Station, where he was stationed.

Officers found him allegedly in possession of items believed to be proceeds from recent criminal activities, seemingly unconcerned about the growing public outcry and ongoing investigation into the Ajigo robbery.

“He appeared confident that his position would shield him,” said one investigator. “That confidence proved to be his undoing.”

The arrest has sent has shock both law enforcement circles and the communities Owino was meant to protect.

Local resident Jane Achieng, who lives near the Ajigo incident site, expressed a mixture of relief and betrayal.

“We trust the police to protect us. To learn that one of them was actually terrorizing us, it’s heartbreaking. But I’m glad social media helped bring him down.”

Community leaders have called the case emblematic of deeper issues within police accountability.

“How many other officers like ‘Owis’ are out there?” asked civil society activist Tom Odhiambo. “This arrest must be the beginning, not the end, of cleaning up our police service.”

As Owino remains in custody awaiting arraignment, investigators are working around the clock to identify and apprehend his accomplices.

Police believe the robberies were carried out by a well-organized gang, with Owino allegedly playing a key role in planning and execution.

“We are following several leads,” confirmed the Regional Police Commander.

“Officer Owino’s arrest has opened up new lines of inquiry, and we are confident that more arrests will follow shortly.”

Detectives are reviewing security footage from multiple crime scenes, cross-referencing mobile phone records, and interviewing witnesses who may have previously been too afraid to come forward.

Owino is expected to face multiple charges, including robbery with violence, abuse of office, and possession of stolen property.

If convicted on the most serious charges, he could face life imprisonment under Kenyan law.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has indicated that the case will be fast-tracked given its serious nature and public interest.

A special prosecutorial team has been assembled to ensure thorough preparation.

“No one is above the law,” the DPP’s office stated.

“Police officers who betray the public trust will face the full force of justice.”

The case of Mark “Owis” Owino serves as a stark reminder of both the potential for corruption within law enforcement and the growing power of citizen journalism and social media in holding wrongdoers accountable.

As one veteran police officer put it: “This is a dark day for the service, but it’s also an opportunity. We must root out the bad elements among us if we are to regain public confidence.”

For the residents of Ajigo and surrounding areas, Owino’s arrest brings a measure of justice, and perhaps, finally, some peace of mind.

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