A GSU officer stationed at State House Gate D in Nairobi died after a man armed with a spear launched an unprovoked attack, killing him on the spot.
The assailant, who claimed that Satan had sent him, was quickly subdued and arrested.
A swift lockdown and an intense investigation into the suspect’s motives and movements was launched as the attack unfolded while President William Ruto was inside State House.
Who Is The Suspect?
According to police reports, on Monday morning, October 13, the 56-year-old assailant, Kinyuka Kinyumi, approached the checkpoint carrying a sack, from which he produced a spear and fatally stabbed the officer in the chest.
According to a report by Capital FM, the officer, attached to the elite G Company of the GSU, was pronounced dead on arrival at Kenyatta National Hospital after suffering severe blood loss.
His identity has been withheld pending notification of next of kin. Kilimani Sub-County Police Commander Patricia Yegon and DCI Kilimani boss Hussein Mahat visited both the scene and the hospital.
Officers have since intensified security checks and reinforced all entry points to the State House compound.
Why Did Kinyuka kill state house guard?
The suspect was subdued and arrested at the scene by fellow officers. He reportedly told investigators that he had been ‘sent by Satan’ to carry out the attack.
Preliminary findings suggest that the suspect posed as a street dweller and concealed the weapon inside the sack. He allegedly hid behind a flower bed before launching the assault as officers inspected a vehicle entering the premises.
The motive behind the fatal attack remains unclear, and detectives have launched a full investigation.
President Ruto’s Whereabouts During The Attack
President William Ruto was reportedly inside State House at the time and was scheduled to depart later for an official engagement in Konza City.
Investigations Continue
Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage and witness accounts to trace the suspect’s movements and determine whether he acted alone.
Authorities have also appealed for public patience as investigations continue while the suspect remains in custody and is being interrogated.
Gate D, where the attack occurred, is typically used by members of the public during scheduled visits and serves as a key security screening point.
