Mr Arshad Sharif Shaheed was killed in Kenya, in what was reported as ‘mistaken identity’ after a fatal shooting at his car along Magadi road, Kajiado. Police statement reads.
He was in the company of his brother, Khurram Ahmed driving a vehicle under registration KDG 200M.
The vehicle carrying Mr Arshad’s is said to have passed through an erected Police road barrier, as a result leading to his demise after they were shot at.
Who is Arshad Sharif Shaheed?
Arshad Sharif Shaheed is a Pakistani writer, television news anchor and journalist.
He mainly specialized in investigative journalism.
The late Arshad, covered many political events in Pakistan for national and international news organizations.
He was awarded, Pride of Performance by the President of Pakistan Arif Alvi in 2019 for his contributions to journalism.
Arshad Sharif Shaheed was the host of Power Play on ARY News.
He was a family man and a team leader. A Director of News, and host of the program Kyun.
Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan calls President William Ruto
After receiving the sad news on the killing of Arshad Sharif Shaheed in Kenya, Pakistan Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif called President William Ruto.
Just had a telephonic call with Kenyan President William Ruto about the tragic death of Arshad Sharif in 🇰🇪. I requested him to ensure fair & transparent investigation into shocking incident. He promised all-out help including fast-tracking the process of return of the body to 🇵🇰 – @CMShehbaz
Arshad Sharif’s wife Mrs Javeria Siddique mourns her beloved husband
“I lost friend, husband and my favourite journalist Arshad Sharif today, as per police he was shot dead in Kenya.
Respect our privacy and in the name of breaking pls don’t share our family pics, personal details and his last pictures from hospital. Remember us in ur prayers.”
“My husband @arsched coming back to home in coffin. Authorities in Kenya are answerable to us. #JournalismIsNotACrime”
Mrs Javeria Siddique is a Journalist, Photographer and Author.
Former Nairobi County Mike Sonko says, the Government and Kenya Police should not be blamed.
GOVERNMENT AND THE KENYA POLICE SHOULD NOT BE BLAMED FOR THE PAKISTANI JOURNALIST DEATH.
“If we continue to intimidate our junior police officers who are out to perform their duties za kuchunga usalama wa wakenya we are endangering our own security. Crime rate will start going up, armed robbers will be everywhere, kidnappings za motorists na za families zitarudi. Women will be raped in their homes in presence of their children, Alshabab will attack us mpaka ndani ya our airports, Malls, entertainment joints. In short Kenya will no longer be safe.”
“Huyu journalist mmpandree the late Arshad Sharif Shaheed was a wanted man in Pakistan and the killer squad, deep state and the system of Pakistan were pursuing him wherever he was going. He was about to release a documentary entitled ” Behind closed doors” which was implicating how Pakistan politicians and members of the Pakistan deep state and system launder money using international financial systems. Hizi mashowrooms mob za mandai Kanairo na Mombasani ziko na doo zao mingi ambazo at the same time ni a very big boost to our economy coz they pay alot of taxes and wameandika wakenya wengi.”
“Why I’m saying our junior police officers who were manning the Nairobi-Magadi highway roadblock are innocent? Gari ya kina huyu journalist was circulated kwa radio calls za police wote as a stollen vehicle and it was believed the occupants were dangerous and heavily armed. When our good police officers were alerted the vehicle was approaching the roadblock, wote walijiprepare as usual na kustop hiyo gari but the the late journalist and his driver ignored police orders to stop and instead sped up which forced the police to open fire while chasing the car.”
“I think we all still remember the Westgate and Dusit terror attacks very vividly hebu tufikirie vile terrorists waliingia kwa hizi buildings na kulikuwa na presence ya polisi? Na pia mujue ingekuwa hii gari ya journalist iko na terrorists wa ukweli ipite this roadblock while it was circulated waende wauwe watu junction mall ama Galleria mall the officers kwa roadblock wangekuwa blamed na even kuloose jobs zao. So plse let’s not demoralise the spirit of our officers wakiwa kazi wataogopa kupambana na majambazi.” @Mike Sonko via Facebook.
