Detectives in Kiambu County are investigating the sudden death of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Susan Mangiso Sarioyo, who collapsed and died in her compound in Juja, Kiambu County.
Sarioyo, who was in charge of personnel at the Kasarani police sub-county, was at her home in Jacaranda Court Estate, Juja South, when the tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. According to neighbours, loud screams were heard from her compound, prompting them to rush to the scene, where they found her lifeless body on the floor of a poultry house within her premises.
The cause of death remains unknown as authorities await the results of an autopsy and further investigations. Police confirmed that ASP Sarioyo was on leave at the time of the incident. Senior police officers who visited the scene described her as a dedicated and hardworking officer who had served diligently in the police force. Her body has since been moved to the mortuary as investigations continue.
This incident comes just weeks after a similar tragedy involving another female police officer in Mombasa. The officer collapsed and died outside Mbaraki police station under undisclosed circumstances, raising concerns about the health and well-being of officers in the force.
Meanwhile, a separate tragic accident was reported in Kayole, Nairobi, where a 70-year-old man fell to his death while repairing a roof. Joseph Ogal had been contracted to fix a chicken house on the third floor of an apartment in Soweto when he lost balance and fell from a stool, hitting his head on the floor.
His lifeless body was discovered hours later, with visible injury marks on the back of his head. Police who visited the scene found his legs still resting on the stool, confirming he had been standing on it while working on the roof. The body was later transferred to the mortuary as investigations into the incident continue.
Both incidents have left residents in shock, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the need for caution in work-related activities. Authorities urge members of the public to observe safety measures when working at heights and to seek regular medical check-ups to monitor their health.
