- IPOA has suffered a major blow in his attempt to continue to detain an officer allegedly killing two bodaboda
- The authority had submitted a request for the officer’s order for 21 days to enable them to complete the investigation
- However, the Chief Justice of Kiambu noted that there were no fundamental reasons for the officer to remain in the long run
Kiambu: Kiambu court has ordered the ban on a police officer charged with shooting two bodaboda in town Thikabut for only three days.
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A police officer, Eric Gitonga, was arrested on Sunday, September 7, after allegedly shooting motorcyclists following a minor accident. His Audi car was later burned.
Gitonga was brought to court on Monday, September 8, when the prosecution asked permission to hold him for more days.
How long will a police officer killed in a motorcycle murder be held?
In a decision decided on Tuesday, September 9, by Kiambu Chief Justice, Elizabeth Karani, the court directed Gitonga to remain in the Kiambu police block, but only for a short time to allow investigators to complete the key aspects of the shooting.
“The defendant will remain in the police block for a period of not exceeding three days, after which he will be allowed on bail of KSh 500,000 and one trustee of that amount,The court issued an order.
The Police Management Authority (IPOA) had demanded that he be held for 21 days, but the court noted that the government did not give enough reasons to keep him at such a long time.
Gitonga’s representative, Philip Langat, opposed the request, claiming that the Constitution required the suspects to be brought to court within 24 hours unless adequate reasons were issued.
He said his client had not disrupted the case and was ready to cooperate on bail.
The court recognized that the prosecution certification had expressed intention to record information, to return the crime, take weapons for scientific investigations, and conduct their deaths.
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Why did the Kiambu court rejected the IPOA request
However, the chief judge held that no reason mentioned that should result in a long -term restriction.
“A detailed review of Paul Njihia K’s verification document indicates that the reasons mentioned are recording information, recovering the event, taking weapons for scientific investigations, and conducting deaths. noted.
While allowing a 3 -day restriction, the court emphasized the importance of balancing the defendant’s rights and the interests of justice. The court also stated that as soon as he was allowed, the defendant must report to the officer who investigates him whenever needed.
“Each violation of the terms of the bond will result in the immediately cancellation of bail conditions,” The court warned.
Who is Nairobi’s lawyer killed?
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that a prominent city lawyer was shot in Nairobi.
The lawyer who identified himself as Mathew Kyalo Mbobu was attacked between Catholic University and Brookhouse on Tuesday morning, September 9.
It has been reported that Mbobu was driving home when an armed man shot him before fleeing.
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