The National Police Service (NPS) has interdicted and disclosed the identities of two police officers arrested in connection with the shooting and injuring of protesters in Nairobi.
In a statement on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga revealed that two police officers have been arrested following the incident that drew widespread condemnation from across the country.
“Following yesterday’s disturbing shooting incident, the National Police Service (NPS) wishes to provide the following update to the public: The details of the two police officers arrested yesterday are as follows: 1. No. 119413 Police Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde 2. No. 117193 Police Constable Duncan Kiprono,” the police statement reads.
“The two officers have now been interdicted and are currently being processed by the homicide team at the DCI headquarters, pending further action.”
Police further indicated that the victim of the police brutality, Boniface Kariuki, is recuperating at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery.
“Additionally, the victim, identified as Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, is recuperating in stable condition at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi following successful surgery,” the statement read.
“The National Police Service (NPS) deeply regrets this unjustified act and commiserates with the victim and his family, while reaffirming its full commitment to ensuring justice is served.”
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