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September 23, 2026
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IPOA Issues Demands After Deaths of 3 Police Officers

IPOA Issues Demands After Deaths of 3 Police Officers

Several police officers lost their lives over the past week, with IPOA now issuing demands to the Ministry of Interior to curb the new wave of killings...

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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is demanding new policing strategies from the National Police Service (NPS) following a series of fatal attacks on police officers across Kenya.

  • At least two police officers, Chief Inspector Adan Isaak Somo and Constable Bethwel Kibet, were killed in an ambush in Gotu, Isiolo County on September 16.
  • IPOA has expressed grave concern over the safety of officers, citing the deaths as devastating incidents that undermine public safety.
  • The calls come amidst rising insecurity in Isiolo and political pressure from local leaders, who have threatened to withdraw support from President William Ruto if the situation is not addressed.

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