West Mugirango member of Parliament James Gesami has send condolences to the family and friends of Recce squad officer Dennis Momanyi who was killed by a disgruntled police officer in Kapenguria on Thursday.

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In a Facebook post published on the legislator's official page Sunday, Gesami said it is heartbreaking that some of the Kenyan patriots in uniform paid the ultimate price.

“I take this opportunity to express mine and the constituency's deepest sympathy to the family members and the loved ones of Dennis Momanyi. I stand with you," the post read in part.

"We deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by Dennis in defence of our democracy, our peace and our security,” he added. 

Dennis Momanyi was killed alongside seven other officers in an attack at Kapenguria police station in West Pokot county that began at about 4am.