Bunty Shah, the son to Bobmil Mattresses owner, Vipin Shah. [Photo|Capital FM]
The National Police Service, has defended itself, following a weekend (Sunday) shooting along Peponi road in Westlands Nairobi, that left Bunty Shah, son to Bobmil Mattresses owner, dead.
Earlier reports said the 32-year-old was shot on the chest in a 3am incident, during a police operation at their home, when officers from a specialized unit raided the home to conduct an unspecified search.
The son to tycoon, Vipin Shah, was reportedly shot at his bedroom’s window at the home located at the junction of Peponi and General Mathenge roads. The officers drove in A guard was injured by the officers who allegedly banged, the main gate with armoured vehicles, leaving him hospitalised.
Below is a statement from the police about the incident.
"The National Police Service wishes to clarify the events surrounding the shooting incident that took place early morning today along Peponi road, Nairobi.
On 21st October, 2017, at about 4pm, information obtained by the Police indicated that some unidentified individuals were plotting to stage multiple attacks in Nairobi using weapons that were kept in unoccupied house along Peponi Road.
Having evaluated the information, a quick check confirmed that there was indeed such a building along that physical address that was adjacent other properties that were occupied.
In view of the real and imminent danger to public security, a further and thorough check at that unoccupied property became necessary and had to be done immediately.
Unfortunately, during the operation, officers involved came under fire from a balcony of a building cross by. The unidentified person continued firing even after being cautioned, forcing the officers to respond. In the ensuing exchange of fire, the Individual, who has been identified as Bunty Shah, was fatally injured.
While we always endeavour to verify information obtained from members of the public before responding, in this instance and in the view of the magnitude of the threat, and the fact that the building was unoccupied, there was no room for further delay.We regret the unfortunate death and wish to assure the public that a thorough inquiry into the circumstances of the shooting has been instituted.
We further wish to state that contrary to rumours being peddled on the social media, the operation had no direct relation to any other previous operation conducted by the Police.
KINOTI GEORGE (AIG)For: INSPECTOR GENERALNATIONAL POLICE SERVICEDate: 22/10/2017".