Officers accused of shooting hawker during Nairobi protests arraigned
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a street vendor, was shot in the head at close range by one of the officers as the protestors called for justice.
Two police officers accused of shooting a mask street vendor during anti-police protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District have been arraigned at Milimani Law Courts. On Thursday, Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono appeared in court after being brought in a Toyota Premio and held in the cells ahead of their hearing.
Both officers, wearing black trousers, heavy coats, and face masks, were escorted into the cells side by side.
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The shooting happened on June 17 along Moi Avenue during protests triggered by the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Barasa and Kiprono, both attached to Kileleshwa Police Station, were deployed to manage the demonstrations. Protesters have been demanding the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, who is the main complainant in the case linked to Ojwang’s death.
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a street vendor, was shot in the head at close range by one of the officers as the protestors called for justice. He was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital and is currently recuperating in the intensive care unit.
The incident sparked widespread public outrage and condemnation from civil rights groups and some political leaders. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered the immediate arrest of the two officers as investigations continue.
The case has attracted widespread public outrage and condemnation from civil rights groups and some political leaders. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered the immediate arrest of the two officers pending investigations.
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