A video showing an unidentified Kenya Police officer brutally attacking unarmed man has angered Kenyans.
The incident that allegedly took place along Londiani road off Likoni Rd, Industrial Area shows the police officer stepping on the victim's neck who is lying helplessly.
The officer is seen pointing a pistol at the man while another one, wearing civilian clothes, stands by with a police swagger stick in his hands.
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Passers-by appear shocked by the actions given the fact that despite the victim showing no signs of resistance, the officer continues stepping on the man's head and back.
Reports reaching Kenyans.co.ke indicate that the Police Director of Communications Charles Owino has already swang into action vowing that stern measures will be taken once the authenticity of the video is proved.
Here is the video:
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Police officer trying to kill a suspect in industrial area.@IPOA_KE this is very normal.@suemc_phee @NPSOfficial_KE#PoliceAreCriminals pic.twitter.com/sTDH6AsTW3 via @digitalmkenya— KenyanTraffic (@KenyanTraffic) April 6, 2018
Kenyans were angered by the brutality displayed with some indicating that such behaviour makes it hard for the public to support police in delivering their duties.
Others accused senior officials in the government of propelling the behaviour by allegedly failing to obey the law and court orders.
The police was cursed from when they killed Jesus,they can do anything...U know..but payment comes also brutally
— Odiero Macande (@vin_omacande) April 5, 2018
enemy number one wa raiya hii kenya ni blue uniformed cops
— Mourinho out (@ckanyi80) April 5, 2018
Sasa if their boss is matiang'i what do you expect... To them they are following the law..
— cednyikulii (@cednyikulii) April 5, 2018
The police are doing a very good job. The president has said so many times and awarded then for it. Keep up Kenya police
— The Hustle (@MosesMunuve) April 6, 2018
No no , who ever is caught on camera assaulting must be charged in the court of law.
— Kipkoech Rotich (@Kipkoec23206286) April 6, 2018
This is wrong! We don't know what the guy had done, but this is no way for a police officer to treat anyone
— David Njoroge (@njoroge_dm) April 5, 2018
The way he is insisting "enda chini" how far chini can this guy go surely. He could just handcuff him and wait to be picked for whatever 'investigation' is needed on him
— martha lusweti (@marthalusweti) April 6, 2018
This is totally.. Unwarranted.. Take one to custody...he is still human..damn it.. The police is very rogue... He should be punished by jehovah
— Washington mboya (@Washingtonmboy2) April 5, 2018
What's the hell was going on here? Can police spokesman call press conference today without any delay and that officer home wit immediate effect. This is in human, where is the KNCHR and IPOA?
— Jimmyn (@jnjoroge333) April 6, 2018
Ordinary Kenyan Hana Bahati.... Umefinywa na ushuru hapa adi unaanza kuumwa na kichwa Kidogo kidogo unapatana na fakini ingine ya polisi inakukanyanga the same head Kama burukenge...mwishowe unapelekwa Kenyatta hosi.woi,unaenda ukiendaga.....
— kiriga's son (@kennethkiriga) April 6, 2018
Next time, police shd recruit basing on brain power, not dental formula.
— CPA Kipkemoi (@CPAkipkemoi) April 6, 2018
Kenyans should have intervened and stoned that police officer to death.. He is the criminal.
— Frank Ndege (@itsndege) April 6, 2018
This is really wrong in every aspect. @NPSOfficial_KE @PoliceKE need to be reprimanded from excessive use of force and such like inhuman behaviour. @JBoinnet this policeman should be dismissed effective immediately.
— O B S E R V E R (@KeenObserver_) April 6, 2018
Scariest thing is.. it can happen to anyone! Just refuse to bribe the cop or cite the law in your defence, or worse, expose a cop's ignorance of the law...
— A (@juliville254) April 6, 2018
this is criminal and the thug police should be already in cells. we can not allow rogue people pretending to serve the public carry out extrajudicial torture and killings
— Edwin Nyongesa (@EdwinNyongesa3) April 6, 2018
The one who killed baby Pendo for legitimacy is still a free man.
— Jah_K'Orando (@Collo10Cfc) April 6, 2018
