We are saddened to report an unfortunate shooting incident involving a police officer and a Magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts on 13th June 2024.

During an open court session earlier today, the Magistrate cancelled the bond for an accused person who had jumped bond and had failed to offer satisfactory explanations for jumping bond.

Immediately after this decision was pronounced, a person shot at the Magistrate and injured her on the hip.

Police Officers at the scene responded and neutralized the shooter, and the Magistrate was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Preliminary reports indicate that the shooter is a Police Officer who is married to the suspect.

As the Judiciary family, we wish our colleague a quick recovery.

We also send our condolences to the family of the officer who lost his life in this unfortunate incident.

We urge for calm from all court users as our law enforcement agencies further investigate this incident.

We would also like to assure all Judicial Officers, Staff, and Court Users of their safety and security in all our premises.

We will enhance our security protocols for civilians visiting our courts as well as security officers who visit courts in circumstances that do not require them to be armed.