- Raila Odinga delivered a serious message about police conduct and constitutional rights during his speech in Siaya
- In turn, Internal Security Minister Kipchumba Murkomen responded
- A recent human rights report has revealed horror figures from protests led by Gen Z on June 25, sparking a call for responsibility for the perpetrators
Siaya – ODM leader Raila Odinga He has rebuked police officers for excessive force during a recent protest led by Gen Z.
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He called on government institutions to be responsible and condemn any attempt to legalize illegally.
Why was Raila Odinga upset by Murkomen?
Speaking on Sunday, June 29, at Ack St. Peter’s parish there BondoFormer Prime Minister Raila Odinga expressed serious concern about the bloodshed witnessed in recent weeks, in which several young protesters were shot and killed by police.
“We have seen a severe bloodshed recently. Some of the children who went out to march lost their lives – were shot by the police,” He said.
“The police should not, in any case, shoot to kill. He insisted.
Raila also expressed dissatisfaction with the remarks of the Minister of Internal Security Kipchumba Murkomenwhich seemed to justify the use of death by police officers in protecting public infrastructure.
Although Murkomen has denied issuing a murder order by using the Bunguki, Raila dismissed the statements, referring to them as dangerous and unconstitutional.
“So, anyone who directs the police that if someone approaches a police station, shot – that is a shame. Raila said.
Despite the criticism, the ODM leader emphasized the importance of maintaining stability, explaining that although they mourn the deaths of police killed, criminal acts such as property damage The procession They also should not be left without being denied.
“We join those who have lost their loved ones, but at the same time, we condemn those criminals who intentionally went to break and destroy people’s property,He added.
Did Murkomen explain his statement?
Minister Murkomen, in a separate statement, separated the allegations, insisting that his words were misunderstood.
“I say this with all humility: I have no authority to order the police chief, since the constitution has not allowed that,” He said.
“All I did was to define the law. As a lawyer, I have read and understood these rules. You will not find any part I said to be shot and killed.”
The statements are based on a report by the National Human Rights Commission (KNCHR), which revealed that at least 19 people died during the protest.
In addition, the riots resulted in 531 people being injured, and 15 people are still unknown, fearing for power.
A police officer is confused after civilians fled to the center
In another news, a rage spread to Ndunyu Njeru police station, Nyandarua, after civilians Run to the station as soon as the station commander arrived.
The spreading video shows the officer is confused as he tries to encourage people to return and calm them down.
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The fear was due to recent statements allegedly saying that anyone approaching police stations should be shot.
As an answer, the officer assured residents that the police were there to protect them, not to seduce, and that the order had nothing to do with innocent civilians.
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