The National Police Service has released the identities of two officers linked to the shooting of an unarmed civilian during Tuesday’s protests.
Police Constables Klinzy Barasa Masinde (No. 119413) and Duncan Kiprono (No. 117193), who were immediately arrested, have since been interdicted.
They are currently being processed by the Homicide Unit at DCI Headquarters, pending further action.
“Following yesterday’s disturbing shooting incident, the National Police Service (NPS) wishes to provide the following update to the public: The details of the two police officers arrested yesterday are as follows: No. 119413 Police Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde 2. No. 117193 Police Constable Duncan Kiprono”, detailed the statement signed by NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga.
At the same time, the Police Service expressed regret over the incident, which it described as unjustified, while assuring the victim’s family that justice will be served.
The victim, a mask vendor identified as Boniface Mwangi Kariuki is recuperating at Kenyatta National Hospital’s ICU in Nairobi following successful surgery to remove a bullet lodged in the head.
“The National Police Service (NPS) deeply regrets this unjustified act and commiserates with the victim and his family, while reaffirming its full commitment to ensuring justice is served”, NPS assured.
Stolen laptops
Meanwhile, the National Police Service (NPS) has responded to a video circulating on social media showing a police officer holding laptops during the protests.
The NPS clarified that the laptops were recovered after several shops were broken into and are currently in safe custody as exhibits at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident.
“NPS wishes to clarify that following recent protests in Nairobi, several shops were broken into and various items were stolen. Police officers arrested one suspect and recovered four laptops, which are now in safe custody as exhibits at the Central Police Station, Nairobi,” it said.
Investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest those involved in the criminal activities during the protests.
“We therefore urge anyone whose premises were broken into and had laptops stolen to visit the station to identify the recovered items”, it appealed.
