Pakistani senior journalist Sharif has been confirmed dead while in Kenya.
While details of his death are still scanty, a police incident report has opened a web of speculations online.
His wife Javeria Siddique confirmed the death early Monday morning via her social media handle. She said Sharif was killed on Sunday by police in a mysterious shooting incident.
Siddique has called on Twitter to pull down Sharif’s pictures from the social media site appealing for privacy as the family mourns her husband’s death.
She has asked politicians and media with cameras to stay clear of her home.
Police say Sharif was fatally shot by GSU officers at 10 PM on the passenger seat of a motor vehicle registration number KDG 200M along Kuenia farm marram road in Kajiado.
His brother Khurram Ahmed was on the steering wheel driving back to Nairobi, he is unharmed. National Police Service has not identified the car’s make nor released pictures of it.
Police incident report says upon reaching the Kiserian-Magadi highway, the two found the road blocked using small stones and they allegedly ignored them.
“It was then they heard gunshots towards their vehicle directed from the front and rear. They did not stop and proceeded with the journey. Khurram called Naqar Ahmed also a Pakistan national who reside at Tinga and informed him about the Incident,” the police report said.
“He advised them to pass his place and on arrival at the main gate found his brother had died with a gunshot wound on the head which had penetrated from the back of his head and exited at the front side of his head.”
Police say the vehicle was shot at nine times. It had four bullet holes on the left side of the car where the deceased was sitting.
There was a bullet hole on the left windscreen, two bullet holes on the rear left back screen, one bullet hole on the rear right door, four holes right side of the boot and one front right tyre that had been depleted.
Sharif’s body was found at Chiromo mortuary, 78 kilometers from where police say the shooting happened awaiting postmortem. Pakistan Embassy officials are on site.
The body appears to have two gunshot wounds.
Independent Policing Oversight Authority, (IPOA) has sent a team to Kajiado County to begin investigations into the fatal shooting.
IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori has said the Authority’s investigations will be independent of what the National Police Service is already doing.
Pakistani President Arif Alvi on Monday morning issued a statement following the death of the country’s senior journalist saying the death “Is a great loss to journalism and Pakistan”.
The High Commission will facilitate expeditious repatriation of the mortal remains of Sharif in coordination with the Kenyan authorities. The acting Foreign Secretary of Pakistan has already visited the bereaved family and conveyed confirmation of the sad news, and heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Foreign Minister and the Minister of State.
His family has been assured of all possible assistance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Join our community and solve the Puzzling fun with our range of crosswords
We are building some fun puzzles to put your problem-solving skills to the test and we want you to have a blast while you're at it!
Share your email and we’ll serve up new puzzles with your morning coffee.
Do you want to help shape the features we prioritize? Take a Survey to help us understand what matters to you most
Begin SurveyAM Live is NTV's morning current affairs show that sets the agenda for the day with insightful panels every weekday.
Business Redefined is Kenya’s premier thought leadership platform for unpacking matters regarding economic and finance policy as well demystifying complex developments in the region’s capital markets.
This is Daily Politics. Here we look into the ins and outs of everything Kenyan politics. We pull no punches and have no reason to sugarcoat anything that matters to Kenyans.
A collection of our premium content. Diam curabitur vehicula A collection of our premium content. Diam curabitur vehicula
A collection of our premium content. Diam curabitur vehicula A collection of our premium content. Diam curabitur vehicula
Gumzo La Sato is a live social issues show that aims to create awareness about issues affecting the larger society. The discussions range from Parenting, Marital bliss and struggles, Oppression, violence, and all matters of the Heart.
Health Diary is a weekly show that highlights different types of diseases/conditions and seeks ways to prevent, treat/manage them. The show debunks this through real life stories and also feature specialists in different fields, to offer medical advice on the same.
Letter To My Younger Self is a podcast where guests get to write a letter to their younger self, from which Maxine formulates questions to ask them during the hour-long show.
Nation Reports is a weekly podcast offers an opportunity for listeners to interact with various reporters and journey with them as they unravel the biggest most emotive stories.
Paradise Lost peeks through the story of Louis Otieno, the times, and everything in between.
Speaking of Gen Z brings you entertaining but meaningful conversations about a generation that is trying to navigate through adulthood. Join hosts Michelle, Jackie and Esther as they unravel all things Gen Z.
Sport-On is a 30-minute sports magazine show on NTV and 3 hours on NATION FM. The show seeks to give the sports “fanatics” and “funatics” comprehensive and in-depth coverage of sports both locally and internationally.
Thamani is a business show which is dedicated to emerging issues regarding micro, small and medium size businesses.
A two-hour-long live show that airs on Fridays. The show focuses on what is current in the entertainment industry, controversial and popular across all media platforms targeting those aged between 25 and 35 years.
The trend podcast highlights and captures the best of banter from #TTTT segment that airs every Friday on NTV. It's the TTTT EXTRA
The Wicked Edition with Dr. King’ori seeks to address serious issues through humour and relatable wit. It is a two-part half hour show filmed in front of a live audience
A collection of our premium content. Diam curabitur vehicula A collection of our premium content. Diam curabitur vehicula
Twende is a travel show that highlights beautiful, unique, diverse locations, people, and cultures. The show offers fresh perspectives on familiar locations and memorable experiences in new ones.
This Saturday evening lifestyle show lets viewers share their stories and life experiences as openly & honestly for the purpose of shifting the culture of silence.
VIP ACCESS is Anyiko Owoko’s YouTube and podcast show on Music and Culture dedicated to promoting Africa’s most promising talent and creatives. This podcast grants you VIP access into timeless interviews while providing a platform for rising as well as established artists across the continent. Since launching in 2018, Anyiko has interviewed over 70 African music stars.
This weekly news show aims to have all sides of debate but not be constrained by it, listen to main voices in the contest but not allow them to hold the viewers hostage, entertain debate but allow push back with all due respect.
In this podcast, three widowers openly speak about the process of grief, how they found themselves exposed to the emotional turmoil of losing their wives, and how society still does not know how to deal with them.
Your World is a health, wellness and variety show. It provides a platform for audiences and experts to share their experiences on how to improve or manage health issues, across Kenya and the Africa region.
