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December 16, 2025
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IPOA issues update into mysterious death of a suspect in Kawangware police cell

IPOA issues update into mysterious death of a suspect in Kawangware police cell

NAIROBI, Kenya Tue 16 - The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is urging against speculation over circunstances that led to the death of a suspect - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the mysterious death of Jack Leon Matoke, a suspect who died in police custody at Kawangware Police Post on December 11, 2025. IPOA has urged the public to avoid speculation as their officers probe the incident, which occurred after Matoke was brought in by residents for alleged motorcycle theft.

  • IPOA attended the post-mortem on Monday, December 15, 2025, and documented the scene.
  • The deceased, bodaboda rider Jack Leon Matoke, 35, was found hanging in the cell by police officers.
  • IPOA will provide further statements and may recommend action to the Director of Public Prosecutions if criminal liability is established.

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