IG orders recall of Ishiara OCS over Embu protest killings
Police IG Kanja said the decision was aimed at ensuring a fair, transparent, and impartial probe..
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The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has ordered the recall of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) in Ishiara, Embu County, following the fatal shooting of two people during protests.
- The incident occurred on April 14 in Mbeere North sub-county.
- The National Police Service is cooperating with an independent oversight body for a fair investigation.
- A special team of detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters has been dispatched to probe the shootings.
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