Kisumu County Police Commander Titus Yoma has revealed details of the suspected killer who shot a Form Four student during anti-IEBC demos in Kisumu on Monday.
Revealing that investigations are underway, the Commander disclosed that the suspect was a dread-locked man who had wore police uniform.
"The report I have is that the killer, who was dressed in police uniform, escaped in a Probox car soon after the shooting. He is not one of us," Mr Yoma confirmed in a report by the Standard.
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He added that the dread-locked man could have also been behind the burning of motorcycles used as boda-bodas in Kondele area.
The Commander strongly refuted claims that the police were behind the unfortunate death of 18-year-old Michael Okoth.
According to his mother Caroline Okello, Mr Okoth had stepped out to buy ice cream when he was gunned down by a stray bullet.
"I told him not to go out today because of the demonstrations but he insisted on going to buy ice cream," she narrated.
The Vihiga High School student fell victim to running battles between police and protesters as the officers attempted to disperse the rowdy crowds.
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NASA leaders have accused the police of arming and equipping militia with their uniforms during the protests.
In a statement delivered last week, Siaya Senator James Orengo accused Inspector General Joseph Boinnet and acting Interior CS Fred Matiang'i of working together with the Nairobi Business Community to execute NASA supporters.
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"The State seems to have unveiled a policy of profiling supporters of NASA and other protesters.
"This policy is being executed by Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and the Inspector General of police Joseph Boinnet," Orengo alleged.
