- CCTV images captured the incident that happened in Kisumu outside the police station involving two men on a boda boda and a pedestrian
- The horrific scene shows a police officer opening fire as the attackers flee, leaving the pedestrian lying on the ground
- A video showing the tragedy went viral online, sparking outrage as Kenyans complained of increasing insecurity in Kisumu
A terrible incident outside the police station in the county of Poisonous it has left many in shock, with one man suffering serious injuries.
Source: Facebook
The incident, captured by CCTV, shows a young man walking alone on the side of the road around 12pm on Saturday, April 11, looking in a hurry while holding his phone.
Seconds later, two men riding a boda boda approached him from behind. The passenger allegedly hit him on the head with a heavy metal tool.
He fell to the ground immediately after the blow, unable to defend himself or escape.
Did the police officers help the Kisumu man?
It is reported that the boda boda driver turned around and headed towards the man who was already on the ground. The attacker hit him again on the head with a motorcycle, while the second suspect got off and stole his phone.
A police officer who was leaving the station saw what was going on and shouted to the attackers to stop while he opened the gate.
The victim was seen shaking on the ground as the officer hurried back into the station to retrieve his weapon.
Despite arriving a little late, the officer tried to follow the attackers, firing in the direction they were running.
The pedestrian was left confused on the ground, with the dogs barking behind.
However, it was not immediately clear if the suspects were shot or arrested by the time of publication.
Opinions of people on the internet about the case
Simo Ow: “This is what is called being beaten. That is a metal with which a relative has been hit on the head and unfortunately you can hear the impact when he was hit and fell. It is a big challenge of insecurity in Kisumu. Being beaten with a metal has become more common in Kisumu. You are put on the head until you lose consciousness.”
Eng. Nelson A. Shabalala: “What I see here is their courage, right outside the police station. Haiti is here.”
Elvis Bwire: “You kill because of a phone? I don’t think that man even has a very expensive phone. Stupid thief.”
Labanito Melau: “Only in Kenya, especially our police officers need a big change, including a return to memorial training. An officer hears cries and noises outside the police station but he slowly comes out with a weapon, then he realizes that it is a robbery and he goes back to run, in fact it is like a whole movie.”
Street Boy: “They are sleeping, while with us, even if your stove falls near their gate, they come running, you will be taken to the station and finish there!”
CCTV shows a missing Kenya High student with an unknown person
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that the family of a 16-year-old girl, Joy Wanjiru, shared CCTV footage showing her last movements in Karatina as they continue to search for her.
Surveillance video captured the Kenya High School student walking with an unknown man towards the Ragati River bridge shortly before his disappearance.
The mystery increased after the young man failed to disembark at his usual stop in Nyeri, while his belongings were later found near the river bank.
Read ENGLISH VERSION
Do you have an exciting story that you would like us to publish? Please contact us via news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
