CS Murkomen Denies Police Role in Kakamega Rally Teargassing, Warns Politicians Against Incitement
Murkomen said the government would not tolerate what he described as ‘political theatrics’ aimed at tainting the image of the National Police Service. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen denied police involvement in the teargassing incident at an ODM rally in Kakamega, attributing the accusations to politicians seeking to incite the public and blame law enforcement.
- CS Murkomen stated the National Police Service was not responsible for the teargas.
- Investigations are underway by the Office of the Inspector General to identify the perpetrator.
- Murkomen warned politicians against incitement and using youth for violence, vowing to deal firmly with such actions.
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