Uproar as Man Dies Inside Police Station
The family says that they only learnt of his death when his friend saw his body being moved into the morgue, with the police only informing them later of the incident...
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A family in Makueni is demanding answers and accountability after Gedion Makau died under mysterious circumstances in a Kilungu Police Station cell, with relatives disputing the police's claim of suicide.
- Gedion Makau was arrested on Tuesday evening last week.
- His mother, Teressia Mbandi, refuted the police's explanation of suicide by strangulation.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is now involved in the case.
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IG Kanja Issues New Directive Over Deaths in Police Cells - August 2026
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the immediate interdiction of police officers in charge whenever a detainee dies in custody. This directive follows public uproar after Gedion Makau died under mysterious circumstances in a Kilungu Police Station cell in Makueni County, with relatives disputing the police's claim of suicide. The family is demanding answers and accountability over the circumstances of Makau's death. Separately, IG Kanja also issued a stern warning to police officers assigned to VIP protection, emphasizing that they must operate strictly within the law following recent incidents and opposition claims of political interference.
