Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Senate that a police officer suspected of fatally shooting a taxi driver in Garissa is still at large, but efforts to track him down are ongoing.

Addressing senators on Wednesday, April 22, CS Murkomen said investigators are actively pursuing the officer and expressed confidence that an arrest is imminent.

The incident, which happened on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at a roadblock, led to the death of 24-year-old taxi driver Aden Mohamed and sparked outrage among residents and local leaders.

“Yesterday’s unfortunate incident where a police officer killed a civilian at a roadblock is unfortunate,” Murkomen said. “The report I have now is that the particular police officer is on the run. DCI officers within the county are, however, chasing after him, and we believe he should be arrested anytime from now.”

Murkomen further confirmed that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has been brought in to oversee the case, working alongside the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). He assured lawmakers that once the suspect is apprehended, legal proceedings will follow.

“More importantly, IPOA has been invited to take the proper legal steps, assisted by DCI, as soon as the suspect is arrested, he will be taken to court, and the processes will follow,” he added.

The matter was raised by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, who questioned the delay in arresting the officer, identified as a DCI officer attached to Garissa Police Station. He warned that the situation has heightened anxiety among residents demanding justice.

In a statement shared on his Facebook account, Haji said he had sought clarification from the Interior Ministry over the slow progress in apprehending the suspect.

“Following yesterday’s tragic fatal shooting, I have today engaged the CS, to seek clarity on why the police officer, has not yet been arrested,” he said.

Haji noted that he had received assurances from the government that the matter is being handled with urgency and that the officer would face due process. He emphasized the need for accountability, stating that any officer found culpable must be prosecuted.

The senator also raised concerns about numerous roadblocks along the Modika–Barack Junction corridor, which he said have drawn complaints from the public.

He questioned their legality and called for action against any officers involved in harassment or unlawful practices.

“Any police officer found culpable in this matter, must be held fully accountable,” Haji stated, adding that law enforcement officers have a duty to protect citizens, not violate their rights.

The incident has intensified calls for transparency and accountability within the police service as investigations continue.