VIDEO OF PRISON WARDEN COMMITING SUICIDE INSIDE PRISON AREA

A prison warder identified as Felix kiprono  on Tuesday killed himself at the Industrial Area prison in Nairobi in a suspected case of depression.

According to the warders at the facility, they were shocked to find out that one of them had died mysteriously at work. The prison officer was then taken to the mortuary as investigation into his death kicked off.

Staff at the remand prison said they heard and reported gunshots, initially suspecting that the facility was under attack.

They later found out that the warden had committed suicide.

The warder had exhibited signs that he was ‘unhappy’ with the deployment to the watch though he did not raise an official complaint.

According to Save.org, risk factors do not cause or predict a suicide, rather they are characteristics that make it more likely an individual will consider, attempt or die by suicide.

Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and certain personality disorders

Alcohol and other substance use disorders

Hopelessness

Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies

History of trauma or abuse

Major physical or chronic illnesses

Previous suicide attempt

Family history of suicide

Recent job or financial loss

Recent loss of relationship

Easy access to lethal means

Local clusters of suicide

Lack of social support and sense of isolation

Stigma associated with asking for help

Lack of health care, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment

Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma

Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet).

Sourced from Jalang’o TV