Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden death of Major Fidel Agai, a senior officer within the National Police Service (NPS), describing the loss as heartbreaking.
Sharing the news on Facebook on Sunday, October 25, Sonko paid tribute to Agai, noting that the officer had served as Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Buruburu Police Station before moving on to the National Police Leadership Academy, where he devoted his time to training and leadership development within the service.
How did Sonko mourn his late police friend?
“It is with profound shock and sadness that I have received the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing [of] Fidel Agai, a dedicated officer of the National Police Service,” Sonko wrote, extending his condolences to the officer’s family, friends and colleagues across the NPS fraternity.
The post was accompanied by two photographs of the late officer, one showing him in a blue police uniform and another in military camouflage attire.
See the post below:
Netizens react
The announcement drew a wave of tributes from people who had known Agai personally, with many painting a picture of a well-rounded professional whose influence extended well beyond routine police duties.
Hon Orapidi Orapidi wrote:
“I have seen deaths but this has really hit me. The officer was a practical epitome exhibited of professionalism in the national police service, a writer and consultant on innovative ways of solving crime issues. DR fidel was a greater cop. My heart is bleeding. Man and time. Rest well bro.”
Amin Haji shared a personal memory:
“Ooh sorry to hear the sudden death of prof fidel, he was really a humble and very skill personal. The last time I meet with fidel was 2018 while he was the ocs of buru police station.”
Former student Zhang Ming offered a moving farewell:
“I had the privilege of being your student, and I can attest to the immense value you brought to the lives you touched. The Service has lost an incredible human resource, a dedicated mentor, and a wealth of knowledge. Your legacy will live on through the many lives you shaped and the knowledge you imparted. May your soul rest in eternal peace.”
David Kimurgor added:
“Pole Sana to his family. He was a brilliant person. He started Pr office at Buru p.stn. RIP Dr Agai. The NPS has lost an asset.”
Teresia Wanjuki wrote:
“So sad 😭 I met you when we attended promotion course same duration. Rest in peace comrade.”
Flojo Kamesh, who admitted to not knowing Agai personally, reflected:
“Am reading positive and warm regards to a police officer for once and I like it. I never knew him but it looks like he was a good cop. Note good and cop in one sentence. Others should emulate him.”
Gidraph Njeru noted that Agai had also previously served as OCS at KICC Police Station, while James Magero recalled him fondly from his time in Trans-Nzoia West.
