IG Kanja Issues Orders Over Violent Arrest of Disabled Protester After Outrage
IG Kanja's intervention follows a widespread uproar on social media with several Kenyans demanding immediate action against the police officers involved in the act...
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered an immediate investigation into the violent arrest of a disabled protester in Nakuru after a video of the incident went viral, sparking public outrage.
- The incident occurred on Thursday, June 25, during the commemoration of the 2024 Anti-Finance Bill victims.
- Inspector General Douglas Kanja directed the Internal Affairs Unit to submit findings within seven days.
- The National Police Service condemned the alleged excessive force and unprofessional conduct captured in the video.
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