His wife, Edna Kanyiri Kithure, revealed that he came back home distressed and shared news of losing his Ceska pistol along with 15 bullets.
The distressing news led Inspector Muriungi to take a drastic step. He reportedly consumed pesticide, which was found in their washing area. His family quickly discovered him in a critical condition and took him to the hospital.
Authorities have reacted swiftly to the incident. They have launched a search operation not only at Muriungi's residence but also at places he recently visited in an effort to locate the missing firearm.
Additionally, counseling services are being provided to support fellow police officers dealing with this difficult situation.
Inspector Muriungi's wife described the harrowing moments leading up to the hospitalization. She noted that he appeared visibly troubled upon returning home.
Shortly after sharing the news of the lost pistol, he moved abruptly to the washing area where he ingested the pesticide.
The National Police Service Commission has taken notice of the incident and established a special unit to address the needs of police personnel during such distressing times.
At this time, Inspector Muriungi remains under medical care, with hopes for his recovery. The community and his colleagues are rallying behind him.
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