Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president's residence

The attack raises questions about security at one of Kenya's most heavily guarded places.

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Police said that on Monday morning, a 56-year-old man, armed with a bow and arrows, approached officers at the gate of State House and was ordered to surrender. Instead, he moved forward and shot PC Ramadhan Matanka in the ribs.

The policeman was immediately taken to hospital but died while undergoing treatment, according to a police statement.

The attack has raised questions about possible security lapses as State House is one of Kenya's most heavily guarded locations.

PC Matanka's body is now in a mortuary and there will be a post-mortem later.