NPS Respond to Erick Otieno's Death at Muthaiga Police Station

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In a statement shared with Kenyans.co.ke on Wednesday, August 5, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga also confirmed that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had begun inquiries after receiving a report on Otieno’s death.

“Upon receiving the report of his passing, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations promptly initiated inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. The investigations have now been taken over by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority,” Muchiri stated.

Otieno, a boda boda rider from Mathare, Nairobi, was taken to Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital in Nairobi after his release from police custody, where he was pronounced dead, according to claims made by his family.

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The family accused police officers of assaulting the teen, further alleging that the police refused to release the boda boda rider to seek treatment despite complaints of injuries. Police are yet to respond to these claims.

A post-mortem conducted on Tuesday, August 4, found that Otieno died of internal bleeding and a ruptured spleen caused by blunt force trauma.

According to a lawyer representing the deceased’s family said the autopsy found injuries extending from his chest to his abdomen and ankle.

Reports indicate that Otieno was not arraigned in court before his death, and it remains unclear what charges he was being held on at the time of his arrest.

The incident has sparked public concern, with several leaders and rights groups calling for investigations and accountability.

In a social media post on Wednesday afternoon, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino called for immediate investigations into Otieno’s death and urged authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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