(Le Floridien) — Authorities in Washington D.C. are investigating the death of Walter Nyamato Nyankieya, a Kenyan Police Commissioner, who was found dead in his hotel room on the morning of Wednesday, February 14.
Colleagues raised the alarm after Nyankieya failed to wake up and did not respond to phone calls. Hotel management then contacted the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police, who broke into the room and discovered his lifeless body. Kenyan authorities were notified and subsequently informed Nyankieya’s family of the tragic event.
Nyankieya was part of an advance team sent to Haiti on a reconnaissance mission in preparation for the deployment of Kenyan officers. Sources close to the matter, speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, revealed that Nyamato served as the personal assistant to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Noor Gabow, and was part of a delegation of senior officials visiting the U.S. over the weekend.
The Kenyan delegation arrived in Washington on Saturday to participate in a security operations seminar aimed at enhancing security measures in the Caribbean nation, booking accommodations at various hotels throughout the state.
The cause of Nyankieya’s death remains unknown. He is mourned by his family and colleagues as a dedicated officer deeply committed to his duties. “My heart is bleeding! The Nyamato family is mourning! My little brother is no more. Sad to die in your prime years. We had many plans for this year. God knows what happened. He has the answers. I believe we will meet again,” expressed Bernard Nyamato.
“I still can’t believe you’re gone, Walter. I hesitated to post as I wasn’t sure if your family had been informed. It hurts,” commented police officer Sammy Ngare through his official social media channels.
U.S. authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of Nyamato’s death. His body is expected to be repatriated to Kenya following the completion of the investigation.”
