Man Arrested After Killing GSU Officer Outside State House Gate

Police in Nairobi have arrested a man after he attacked and stabbed a GSU Officer outside State House Gate D.

National Police Service (NPS) spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga in a statement issued on Monday, October 13 2025, said that the tragic incident happened at about 8:10 am on Monday, where the 56-year-old man, armed with a bow and arrows, rapidly approached the police officers stationed at State House Gate D.

“The National Police Service (NPS) confirms a tragic incident which occurredthis morning, Monday, 13th October 2025, at approximately 8:10 a.m., near State House Gate D in Nairobi. A 56-year-old man, armed with a bow and arrows, rapidly approached police officers stationed in the area,” the statement read.

The police officers challenged the man to surrender, but he instead advanced on Police Constable Ramadan Mattanka and shot him in the left ribs with an arrow.

The assailant was, however, subdued and arrested. The injured officer was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where he succumbed to his injuries.

“Despite being challenged to surrender, the suspect advanced on Police Constable Ramadhan Mattanka and shot him in the left ribs with an arrow. General Service Unit (GSU) officers on duty swiftly subdued and arrested the assailant. The injured officer was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, where he,unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment,” the statement read.

The NPS has condemned the incident, with an investigation being launched to establish the attacker’s motive.

“His body has been transferred to the hospital’s mortuary, pending a post-mortemexamination.The National Police Service condemns this heinous act and commends the officers for their swift response, which prevented further harm,” NPS stated.

“An investigation is ongoing to establish the motive behind the attack. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues ofthe late Constable Ramadhan Mattanka, who paid the ultimate price in the lineof duty. The officer’s next of kin have been notified, and the Service stands insolidarity with them during this difficult time.”