- Boniface Kariuki is in danger after suffering a serious shooting injury in the head, according to his father, John Kariuki
- John said his son was receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where he visited him on Wednesday, June 18
- Boniface was shot by an officer wearing a uniform and armed during a protest in Nairobi on Tuesday, June 17
The father of a vendor who was shot at the time of The procession In the heart of Nairobi he has confirmed that he is still alive but has been admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) emergency unit.
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Boniface Kariuki who knew nothing was selling to protesters while two police officers with covered faces confronted him and shot him in the head.
He was rushed to KNH, where he was taken to the surgery room.
His father, John Kariuki, visited her at the hospital.
What Boniface Kariuki said after visiting his son
Speaking after the visit, Kariuki, who is also a vendor, confirmed that his son was receiving treatment, thus dismissing reports of the deaths due to a shooting.
He was injured by the murder attack by his son in the hands of the police.
“My son is working on a seller, I have raised him with challenges, considering that I am also a vendor, I am deeply saddened by what has happened to him, but he is now in a good place and I ask him to recover quickly,” He said.
Kariuki criticized the brutal acts that police always treat civilians, demanding that they follow the law when they carry out their duties.
He called on the prosecution. of the officer who shot his son.
He seemed to ask for financial assistance for the treatment of his child, as the gun attack had been found unprepared.
“I urge the police to stop their cruelty, it is not unfair to attack an innocent person continuing their activities. It would be good to work under the law. All police officers should be held accountable, as they can be parents. He said.
How Boniface Kariuki was attacked
Earlier Boniface was thought to have died after collapsing when a police officer covered his faces when he shot him during a #Justiceforalbertojeang protest.
In a widely distributed video online, the boy was hiding on the paved road when the officer, looking fierce, rushed to his colleague, and shot shooting to scare the protesters.
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Standing in silence, Boniface faced the soldiers, one of them shot him before shooting him in the head and fled.
He fell to the ground with a lot of bleeding, still holding the gutters he was selling.
The protesters who had watched him moved quickly to help him.
One was seen using a piece of cloth to prevent blood; He was taken to the nearest Bliss medical center before being taken to KNH.
Kenyans supported the #JusticeForBonifacekariuku campaign about X, demanding that the police be held accountable.
Meanwhile, the officer was arrested following an order by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
What is the latest progress about Kariuki’s health?
Kariuki’s condition is still bad as KNH doctors continue to try to help him from life -threatening injuries.
On Thursday, June 19, doctors performed a second surgery that was able to remove the residue left behind during the first surgery.
The second operation was approved after doctors noted that Kariuki’s condition did not improve as expected.
A family member who spoke to the media said they were still insisting on hoping that their relatives would leave danger and eventually be discharged from the hospital.
However, he noted that the doctors, although they have shown the belief that Kariuki’s condition would improve, have not given them any assurance.
Meanwhile, two police officers involved in the shooting case that left Kariuki seriously injured were brought to court on Thursday, June 19 and was detained for 15 days awaiting further investigation into their conduct.
Masolo Mabonga, head of current affairs and politics, updated the articles and recent reports about Kariuki’s health status following a terrible shooting incident captured by the camera.
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