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The National Police Service has paid tribute to Senior Assistant Inspector General Lazarus Simiyu Opicho, describing him as a dedicated officer whose decades of service left a lasting mark on policing in Kenya.
Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat delivered the Inspector General’s condolence message on Friday during Opicho’s burial in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja said Opicho’s death on September 29, 2026, was a profound loss to the Service, describing the late officer as a valued colleague, trusted friend and dedicated leader.