- Internal Security Minister Kipchumba Murkomen authorized the police to use force to anyone approaching or threatening police stations
- His remarks, made after the June 25 protest, signaled a change towards power over negotiations in addressing chaos
- Murkomen blamed the court for releasing criminals and promising to defend the officers using their weapons
Nairobi – Minister of Interior Kipchumba Murkomen He has issued an order to authorize police officers to use dangerous force.
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The minister announced that this would be against anyone who was approaching or trying to attack police stations, remarks that have increased fears over government repression as the opposition increases.
Speaking on Thursday, June 26, just one day after The procession National shaking cities during a protest celebrating June 25, Murkomen defended the police.
Murkomen’s remarks appeared to refer to the invasion of police stations and government buildings during protests, including the rough protests of June 25, 2024, which prompted this year’s reminder.
His voice signaled a sharp change from conversation and self -control, instead he approved power as a basic response to chaos.
He emphasized the failure of the justice system while suggesting that criminals are often shot after being arrested, brought to court and released by the court.
“The problem that sometimes causes the police to shoot the criminals is that they arrest them, they are released, and then they return to mock the police, telling them,” So, where did we reach? Nowhere you are going. “Isn’t it true? And we’ve told the police that anyone coming near to the police station, shoot,” Murkomen declared, and sparked violence.
Will Kenyan police be responsible for excessive force?
The minister said that attacks on police officers and police stations had reached unacceptable standards, citing violent incidents in which some stations and officers were threatened.
He urged police officers to use their weapons to protect themselves and to protect themselves from government institutions, despite the police being instantly due to their misconduct.
“We can no longer accept police officers being attacked, or police stations or government offices targeted. We can’t! What happened yesterday was the last time. This gun was given here, I was not given, and it was not given for decoration.
If someone tries to come to the police station to pick up a gun or attack you, they want to give you life, save yourself first. That other story about “what you did” we’ll deal later, and I’ll be at the forefront of defending you, “ He urged the officers.
The Interior Minister emphasized its double position, saying that the government fully supports law enforcement and that officials will not be personally held accountable for taking bad steps in protecting themselves.
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He also ignored criticism from human rights and public rights organizations, who have condemned the riots of police and called for investigations to take place on the deaths of protesters.
Murkomen went a long way, claiming that the order was not his own but approved “from above,” emphasizing concerns that the order had a full support from the highest levels of government.
“You must protect yourself, protect the land, and we will defend you to the brink. And do you not see? Let them bring their English, saying yesterday was this way and this.
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