- Boniface Kariuki’s family is shocked by how your son’s death has been turned into a completely different topic
- Despite Charles Owino saying that the police had to be patient, he seemed to blame Boniface as if he was wrong
- The move has forced the family to defend your only son in the way they can – through the media
The murdered vendor’s family, Boniface Kariuki, has answered the allegations made by former police spokesman Charles Owino about their son.
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The 22 -year -old was shot in the head closely by police officer, Klinzy Barasa Masinde, during The procession of June 17 in the city center (CBD).
The protests were held to claim justice following the tragic killing of Albert Ojwang, a teacher killed in the hands of police.
What did Charles Owino say about Boniface Kariuki?
Charles Owino left Kenyans in shock due to his remarks while speaking on Citizen TV’s morning.
According to him, Boniface Kariuki was shot by a police officer Because he offended him by insulting himsomething that inspired him.
He claimed that if you listen to the video carefully, you will hear Boniface telling the police.
However, Owino acknowledged that Officer Barasa should not respond by shooting the boy, as he had to show patience.
He said the incident had destroyed the image of police who were trained to find out when using weapons and time to restrain themselves.
Boniface Kariuki family answers Charles Owino
During a session with the media at Kenyatta Hospital to confirm the death of their son, the deceased’s family could not restrain from responding to Owino.
Boniface family spokesman Emily Wanjira wondered why Owino would make such a claim to try to justify the death of their loved one.
He said it was not the right way to deal with the issue, as their boy was selling only the barn and he was not even involved in the protest.
“I also heard a former police spokesman said, please, that’s not a good way. Our young boy was selling, he was not in protest. He was nowhere near the protest, he was just struggling to make a living for his life with his father. He said sadly.
Emily added that the family has no way of paying the hospital bills and they hoped that Kenyans would come out to help them pay off the debt.
Some comments about Emily’s conversation:
@Breaktheknown said:
“He was trying to live. Not a loot. Not to destroy it. It’s just living. And now he is dead, leaving a bill of Sh3.6m that his family cannot afford. Who will be responsible for this?”
@chief_maru said:
“No one can live after being shot in almost such a shooting, the doctors struggled. May God give this family strength, and Boniface’s spirit rest in eternal peace. Thoughts and prayers.”
@Suamezra said:
“The government should pay all the costs.”
@wainalex said:
“You kill an innocent person, and then you leave his family with the burden not only to lose their loved one, but also a huge burden of cost. Curses accumulate.”
@moseswawori said:
“Now you will understand how the system of justice is rotten, a case like this can take 2-3 years but the evidence is clear even to the judge himself!
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