Drama unfolded in Nairobi after Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya was arrested over the alleged unlawful release of 64 suspects detained during the nationwide anti-fuel price protests. Authorities say the suspects had been arrested for offences related to public disorder during Monday’s demonstrations.
According to police reports, Angoya was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and later detained at Lang’ata Police Station pending further investigations. Police claim the officer abused his office by releasing the suspects “without lawful authority,” an action they say improperly benefited the detainees.
The arrest comes amid heightened tensions following violent protests sparked by rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of living. Demonstrations across several counties left multiple people dead, dozens injured, and hundreds arrested as police clashed with protesters.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen defended the government’s tough response to the protests, accusing criminal groups and political actors of hijacking demonstrations to cause destruction and unrest.
The incident has now sparked debate online, with some Kenyans questioning why the suspects were released, while others praised the OCS, claiming many protesters had been unfairly arrested during the demonstrations.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing, with reports indicating that the officer could face charges for abuse of office and the unlawful release of suspects.
According to police reports, Angoya was arrested by the Deputy Regional Police Commander and later detained at Lang’ata Police Station pending further investigations. Police claim the officer abused his office by releasing the suspects “without lawful authority,” an action they say improperly benefited the detainees.
The arrest comes amid heightened tensions following violent protests sparked by rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of living. Demonstrations across several counties left multiple people dead, dozens injured, and hundreds arrested as police clashed with protesters.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen defended the government’s tough response to the protests, accusing criminal groups and political actors of hijacking demonstrations to cause destruction and unrest.
The incident has now sparked debate online, with some Kenyans questioning why the suspects were released, while others praised the OCS, claiming many protesters had been unfairly arrested during the demonstrations.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing, with reports indicating that the officer could face charges for abuse of office and the unlawful release of suspects.