British special constable shot dead in Kenya

Nairobi, 16 Jan - (ANA) - A British man who was killed in Kenya on Saturday was a special constable with the Metropolitan Police. Jamal Moghe, 26, from Wembley, north-west London, also worked as a civilian employee of the Met based at Ealing in west London. He is believed to have been killed by bandits while travelling on a charity trip. Ealing borough commander Andy Rowell said: "We were all shocked and saddened to hear of Jamal's death." Mr Moghe was a criminal exhibits officer in Ealing and also worked as a special constable - a volunteer police officer - in his home borough of Brent. Cdr Rowell said: "He was a popular member of the team at Ealing borough and he also chose to serve his community by volunteering as a special. Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this time." A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of a British national on 12 January and we are providing consular assistance to the family at this difficult time." (ANA)

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