Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court in Nairobi has deferred plea taking for two police officers, Patrick Mutunga Titus and Godwin Mwashuke Mjomba, who are facing murder charges linked to the fatal shooting of Shukri Adan Ibrahim Issaka in the Mukuru area of Nairobi County.
Court Orders
The two officers were scheduled to take plea before Makadara High Court Judge Muya Martin Mati on Monday, February 2, 2026. However, the plea did not proceed after Judge Muya directed that both suspects undergo a mental assessment before entering their pleas.
Judge Muya further ordered the Deputy Registrar to appoint legal counsel for Godwin Mwashuke, who appeared without representation. The court also directed that the two officers be transferred from Capitol Hill Police Station to Industrial Area Prison while awaiting the assessment.
“I hereby order that the two officers be taken for mental assessment, the DR to appoint a lawyer for the second suspect, and they also be remanded at Industrial Area remand,” Judge Muya stated.
IPOA Investigations
According to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the fatal shooting occurred on January 11, 2026. IPOA’s Senior Assistant Director of Investigations, Abdrahaman Jibril, reported that at around 6:10 a.m., the deceased was intercepted by police officers within the Villa Police Station area and ordered to lie down.
Jibril stated that after complying, Issaka was shot in the head, sustaining a single gunshot wound that exited through the back, killing him instantly.
The body was later taken to Takwa Mosque in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, where a post-mortem confirmed the cause of death as a penetrating gunshot injury to the head.
Allegations of Interference
IPOA has raised concerns about possible attempts to interfere with investigations, alleging that a false police report was filed following the incident. The authority also confirmed that the officers’ mobile phones were seized and are awaiting forensic analysis.
Next Mention
The matter is scheduled to be mentioned again on February 17, 2026, as investigations continue and the court awaits the outcome of the mental assessments.
Conclusion
The Mukuru shooting case underscores ongoing concerns about police accountability in Kenya. With IPOA alleging interference and the court ordering strict measures, the proceedings will be closely watched as the country grapples with questions of justice, oversight, and public trust in law enforcement.
