DPP Tears Into Officer Accused of Shooting Boniface Kariuki in Court
The officer was caught on camera shooting the mask vendor...
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Police officer Klinzy Barasa Masinde has pleaded not guilty to the murder of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) strongly opposed his bond application, citing concerns about witness intimidation and flight risk.
- Masinde, a 32-year-old constable, was declared fit to stand trial after a mental assessment.
- The DPP argued that Masinde’s position as a police officer gives him access to resources for intimidation and sensitive information.
- The prosecution also highlighted that his release could incite public unrest and undermine confidence in the justice system, especially concerning police accountability.
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