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December 15, 2025
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IPOA launches probe on mysterious death of boda boda rider in police custody

IPOA launches probe on mysterious death of boda boda rider in police custody

Matoke, 23, met his death on Thursday at around 7 p.m and was later found dead at the City Mortuary just four hours after his detention...

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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of boda boda rider Jack Leon Matoke while in police custody at Kawangware Police Post. Matoke, 23, was found dead at the City Mortuary just four hours after his detention.

  • Matoke was detained on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at around 7 p.m., pending transfer to Muthangari Police Station.
  • The IPOA has visited the scene, contacted the family, and attended the post-mortem.
  • Matoke's family disputes the police claim that he took his own life, demanding a thorough investigation.

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