- A video clip of a man with a sword confidently facing police during protests in the Nakuru area of London has spread across the internet
- The protests erupted after Daniel Nderitu was killed in a shootout by police that sparked outrage and demanded justice
- Ten officers have been arrested as an investigation into the tragic incident exceeds
Nakuru – An exciting video showing a man unwittingly charging police officers with heavy weapons during the The procession In the London Estate, Nakuru, it has spread across the internet.
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The region captured the nation’s feelings as the chaos entered its second day following a police shootout that resulted in the death of one person.
In the image distributed by NTVthe unidentified person is seen with a sword and confront the officers with a large cloud of tear gas and bullets.
His bold action led the police back, who seemed to be overwhelmed by the force of opposition.
The audience cheered as he moved forward, signaling an increase in anger and contempt in the local community.
Why protests erupted Nakuru
The protests erupted after Daniel Nderitu, a civilian killed by police on Monday, June 9, during an operation in the London area.
According to witnesses, the officers were trying to arrest three suspects when residents intervened, causing chaos that emerged.
The incident sparked anger and caused a massive protest at the Regional Hospital (PGH), where the body of Nderitu was sent.
The protesters demanded justice and accountability, brutally accusing the police and working outside their authority.
Police officers were arrested in connection with the shooting case Nakuru
Ten police officers have been arrested for being involved in the shooting.
Nakuru County Police Commander, Michael Mwaura confirmed that the Criminal Investigation Department (DCI) took responsibility for the investigation.
“The ten officers involved in the incident will face the identity parade to zero to the officer who fired a bad shot,” Mwaura said.
It is alleged that the deceased was arrested in the race after police officers, supervising information from a suspect arrested in the center of Nakuru, confronting a local businessman in London Estate.
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Leaders want accountability from the police
Confrontations broke out between the officers and residents, where Nderitu was shot. Following the incident, the community accused the officers of greed.
“These police officers have been coming here regularly, and they know these businessmen,” Said Jane Nafula, a resident.
West Nakuru MP Samuel Arama criticized the operation, questioning why officials from the Nakuru police station were serving in the West Nakuru town.
His colleague, East Nakuru MP David Gikaria, reiterated the concern, describing the operation as negligent and illegal.
As the investigation is ongoing, anxiety has remained high in the area, with more protests expected if justice is not available quickly.
Kenyans wear secret police
In an unrelated incident, a crowd of angry people confronted a civilian police officer who was arrested while recording protests.
The group was gathered in the city’s mortuary to march about the controversial death of blogger Albert Ojwang.
When he realized that the crowd was bleeding, the officer introduced himself and asked for his freedom.
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