A police officer attached to the General Service Unit (GSU) Headquarters Company died on the night of March 27, 2025, while being escorted by his wife to a church known for its controversial teachings.
According to a police report (REF OB. 55/28/3/25), the incident was reported at 7:55 p.m. by Lilian Atieno Olal, a resident of Narok Township and the wife of the deceased officer.
She informed authorities that her husband, identified as PC Dan Ayoo Obura (Service No. 87386/20006034243), succumbed to an unknown illness while they were en route to St. Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa, located at Opapo Village, East Kamagambo.
The report indicates that PC Obura, who had been seriously ill, died around 8:00 p.m. in a taxi approximately 10 kilometers north of the police station.
Despite the tragedy, Lilian proceeded to take her husband’s body to the church, where it remained overnight.
The following day, March 28, 2025, Lilian obtained a burial permit (No. 1180261) from the area Assistant Chief.
The officer’s body was then buried within the church compound around midday, in accordance with the church’s burial rites.
However, authorities have raised concerns regarding the church’s teachings, as investigations revealed that the deceased officer had been exposed to radicalized teachings from the institution.
Police records show that officers had previously visited the church following complaints from the officer’s father, who expressed worry over his son’s involvement with the congregation.
Law enforcement agencies are planning to revisit the church to assess the nature of its teachings and investigate further.
A follow-up report is expected as investigations continue.
Beth Nyaga
