NAROK, Kenya, Jun 24 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has publicly condemned police brutality in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County, apologizing to residents for abuses allegedly committed by law enforcement officers and ordering investigations into the conduct of those involved.

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Speaking during a security meeting at Kabusia Primary School in Angata Barrikoi Division on Wednesday, Murkomen described the actions of the officers as unlawful and a stain on both the National Police Service and the government.

“I condemn and ask for forgiveness on behalf of the government for the beatings and loss of property you suffered at the hands of law enforcement officers recently,” Murkomen said. “As a Cabinet Secretary and a lawyer, what happened here is against the law.”

The school grounds served as a symbolic venue for the meeting, having been among the locations affected during a security operation that followed cattle-rustling incidents in neighboring areas and sparked allegations of police excesses.

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Murkomen said reports of residents being assaulted, homes vandalized and property destroyed had deeply troubled the government and could not be justified under any circumstances.

“What happened here has brought shame to our nation, to the Ministry of Security and to the citizens of Angata Barrikoi,” he said.

“There is no reason whatsoever why innocent people should be attacked, beaten, have their property destroyed and be subjected to brutality because of crimes allegedly committed by a few individuals.”

In a rare public apology from a senior government official over police conduct, Murkomen told residents that security officers are mandated to protect citizens, not violate their rights.

“I would like to apologize to all the citizens of Angata Barrikoi who were hurt because of the brutal actions of police officers who were supposed to protect the people, not beat them, oppress them and steal their property,” he said.

The Interior CS announced that he had directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to immediately commence internal investigations into the allegations and ensure officers found culpable face disciplinary and legal action.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya