Police Headquarters wishes to give a situation report following the shooting incident involving TOM PATRICK GILBERT CHOLMONDELEY at his Delamere Farm in Gilgil on 11th May 2006.

Police are investigating the incident which is being treated as murder. The rifle allegedly used in the shooting has since been seized for ballistic tests as part of the investigations.

In addition, Police Headquarters wishes to inform the public that following the shooting to death of Kenya Wildlife Services game ranger, Samson ole Sisina on 19th April 2005, his personal firearm license was withdrawn and two firearms seized by Naivasha CID.

However, the firearms with temporary permits for the use of his security staff to protect the vast farm were not affected.

We are appealing to members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculation as our officers continue to investigate this tragic incident. We are also inviting those with information that can help in the investigations to come forward and share it with the investigating officers. Police Headquarters, in this regard, gives assurance that all information received will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police has cancelled the firearms licenses issued to TOM PATRICK GILBERT CHOLMONDELEY and his father. The Chief Licensing officer, Central Firearms Bureau has seized all the firearms.

(GIDEON M. KIBUNJAH) SSP

FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

12TH MAY 2006