Kanja Orders Interdiction of Officers on Duty When Suspects Die in Police Custody
Kanja said the directive will apply to officers responsible for recording the Occurrence Book (OB), the cell sentry and the duty officer in cases where a suspect dies while in police custody...
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the immediate interdiction of police officers on duty when suspects die in police custody, pending investigations.
- This directive specifically targets the OB recorder, cell sentry, and duty officer.
- The measure follows the death of Gideon Makau at Kilungu Police Station and comes amid renewed scrutiny over deaths in police custody.
- Kanja also warned commanders and line managers that they would be held accountable for the conduct of officers under their supervision and for dismantling criminal gangs.
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Kanja Orders Interdiction of Officers on Duty When Suspects Die in Police Custody - August 2026
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the immediate interdiction of police officers on duty when suspects die in police custody, pending investigations. This directive follows recent incidents and aims to enhance accountability within the National Police Service. The NPS has established new procedures for handling such deaths, mandating immediate interdiction of key officers involved. Meanwhile, Dr. Duncan Ojwang, nominee for IPOA Chairperson, has pledged to uphold the authority's independence and "speak truth to power" if approved to lead the police oversight body. Dr. Duncan Ojwang Oburu also committed to tougher police oversight and defending citizen rights if approved to his position.
