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September 25, 2025
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Rex Maasai murder inquest: Police seek to block court order on production of firearms register

Rex Maasai murder inquest: Police seek to block court order on production of firearms register

The NPS argues that the September 3, 2025, decision by the Chief Magistrate’s Court was irregular, unconstitutional, and in violation of statutory safeguards...

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The National Police Service (NPS) is challenging a court order demanding the production of arms movement registers in the inquest into the death of Rex Kanyike Maasai. They argue the ruling was irregular and violated statutory safeguards.

  • The NPS contends that the September 3, 2025, decision to produce the registers was unconstitutional.
  • Police Corporal Fredrick Okapesi, the Central Police Station armourer, stated the registers have been with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
  • The inquest has been adjourned to October 30 for the testimony of three remaining witnesses.

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