In a shocking turn of events, an Officer in Charge (OCS) in Sabatia, Vihiga County, narrowly escaped death after an unknown assailant opened fire on their vehicle on Thursday evening. The officer, though targeted in this brutal attack, survived and was quickly rushed to Mbale Referral Hospital for medical treatment.
This disturbing incident, reported by Vuuka FM, has prompted local authorities to launch a full investigation into the assailants' identity and their possible motives. This attack comes just weeks after another violent assault on an OCS in Majengo, where the officer was stabbed.
County officials have issued a statement, emphasizing their resolve to identify and bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice. As these unsettling acts against law enforcement officers continue to rise in Vihiga County, local authorities remain determined to put an end to this growing trend of violence against police personnel.
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