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January 31, 2026
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IG Kanja fingers six senior officers in Nandi Hills police assault caught on video

IG Kanja fingers six senior officers in Nandi Hills police assault caught on video

10 police officers armed with rifles and batons assaulted youths playing pool in Nandi Hills...

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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered disciplinary action against six senior police officers following a viral video showing the assault of youths in a Nandi Hills pool hall on January 10, 2026. The officers, captured on CCTV footage, used batons and pool sticks to beat the youths.

  • Six senior police officers, including the Sub-County Police Commander (OCPD) for Tinderet and Officers Commanding Stations (OCS) for Songhor and Nandi Hills, will face internal administrative action.
  • The National Police Service expressed regret and vowed to take firm action, with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) having investigated the incident, including forensic analysis of the DVR.
  • Ten uniformed police officers in full combat gear were involved in the assault, which lasted approximately 10 minutes, leaving 15 youths injured and seeking medical attention and P3 forms.

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