Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president's residence

Published: 10/14/2025
Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president's residence
A police officer in Kenya was killed in a bow-and-arrow attack at the gate of the president's residence in Nairobi. The officer, PC Ramadhan Matanka, was shot in the ribs by a man armed with a bow despite orders to surrender. The incident has raised concerns about security breaches at State House, one of Kenya's most heavily guarded locations. An investigation into the motive behind the attack is ongoing and the alleged attacker, who was disguised as a homeless person, has been detained and is set to appear in court.
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