Eldoret: 2 police officers found guilty of killing and throwing a body convicted

The Eldoret court intends to give justice to the family of a man who was tortured to death in the hands of two police officers
The investigation explained the sad description of what caused the brutal acts of the officers which made them convicted
The victim’s family expressed comfort and emphasized that the sentence should be a teaching to criminal officers attacking suspects in detention

Eldoret: Two police officers found guilty of torturing and killing the suspect are expected to be sentenced on Monday, July 28.

Police officers Reuben Yator and Godwine Wekesa in court (left). They killed a suspect at Mbururu police station (right). Photo: International Justice Mission Kenya/Kenya News Agency.
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Earlier, Supreme Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi, in a decision, found police officers Constable Reuben Yator and Godwine Wekesa Sirengo guilty of killing Dennis Lusava, marking a major responsibility for the deaths of people in Kenya.

Lusava was last seen under their protection before his body was discovered in the Nzoia River.

The ruling, which was originally scheduled to release July 19 following the July 4 judgment, was postponed due to the absence of reduced submissions.

What happened before the killing of Dennis Lusava?

The court heard that on October 4, 2022, Lusava confronted the two officers in the city of Mbururu, which was interrupted by the public.

Three days later, in a state of revenge, it is said that the soldiers used a man they knew to lure Lusava to the Mbururu police station, where he was arrested and ‘closed in the window.’

In detention, Lusava, 21, was brutally attacked by strikes, kicks, and electrical cables.

His mother, Agnes Ambale, visited the center and found her seriously injured. Despite his requests, he was told to return to KSh 2,000 to be released.

Later, Lusava tried to seek treatment but was forcefully sent back to the police station.

The doctor who testified in court remembered hearing his cries of pain before he remained silent.

The officers were allegedly transporting Lusava’s body to Webuye, where they threw it into the Nzoia River.

DCI Investigating Dennis Lusava’s Death

The Criminal Investigation Department (DCI) initiated an investigation that led to the arrest and prosecution of the two officers.

The case consisted of 21 witnesses and 27 illustrations. Janice Muchemi, an attorney from the International Justice Mission (IJM), which represented the victim’s family, praised the decision as a key step in the fight against police disregard.

IJM Director in the country, Vincent Chahale welcomed the ruling, citing an increase in the number of deaths under police protection and expressed his hope that this judgment would prevent future violence against lawmakers.