A 16-year-old patient injured during a shooting in Gikomba, Nairobi, has been treated at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where a bullet recovered from the victim is being retained as part of medical and evidentiary records. The hospital clarified the status of the projectile following public concerns over its handling. The incident has prompted an investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
The shooting occurred in the Gikomba area, a neighborhood known for periodic tensions. KNH confirmed the bullet was preserved for further analysis. Authorities have not yet released details about the suspect or the motive behind the attack. The IPOA is expected to provide more clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The hospital’s decision to retain the bullet has raised questions about transparency and the procedures followed in such cases. Local residents have expressed concern over the lack of information. The case remains under review by law enforcement. (peopledaily.digital)
