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A senior police officer stationed at Rwanyambo Police Post in Nyandarua County has been interdicted after a woman suffered a miscarriage while in police custody.
In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) expressed regret over the unfortunate incident.
“National Police Service (NPS) is deeply saddened to inform the public of an unfortunate incident in which a woman miscarried while in police custody at Rwanyambo Police Post, Nyandarua County”, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said in a statement.
Investigations have been launched by the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU), in collaboration with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“To ensure a swift, impartial, and transparent investigation, the officer in charge of Rwanyambo Police Post has been interdicted with immediate effect”, he said.
NPS further reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting human rights.
“The NPS reaffirms its steadfast commitment to serving and protecting the public, while strictly upholding the rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses”.
The Police Service has come under scrutiny following the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody on June 7 after being arrested in Homa Bay County over allegations of publishing false information.
The incident, which is under probe, has sparked public outrage.
