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    "id": 1123104,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Limuru, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Peter Mwathi",
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        "id": 104,
        "legal_name": "Peter Mungai Mwathi",
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    "content": "During the patrol, they arrested a total of 10 persons within the areas of Muchagori, Kavutere, Kianjokoma and Kiriari for contravening curfew orders and selling liquor after hours. The patrol team then proceeded to Karau Police Post, where they collected one person charged with the offence of assault, who was pending escort to Manyatta Police Station. Later, it was established that two of the arrested persons, who were brothers, died, a matter that is currently pending before court. The incident sparked riots within Kianjokoma area, where Kibugu Police Station vehicle GKB 277T was burnt by the rioters. Furthermore, the rioters attacked Kianjokoma Police Station, where they burnt two other vehicles, KCG 559Y belonging to the OCS Kianjokoma and exhibit KBV 526L, and destroyed police VHF communication set, solar panel and battery. Consequently, one person was injured and two suffered gunshot wounds. Guided by the provisions of section 87(4) of the National Police Service Act (No. 11A of 2011) and chapter 5, paragraph 3(d) of the National Police Service Standing Orders (Amendment), 2020, the Internal Affairs Unit conducted investigations into the matter. Investigations established that the six police officers were responsible for the death of the two young men, Benson Njeru Ndwiga aged 22, and Emmanuel Mutura Ndwiga aged 19. A compiled case file was submitted to the Inspector-General and the Director of Public Prosecutions, as required by chapter 5, paragraph 3(g) of the National Police Service Standing Orders. Based on the investigations report, the DPP directed the IG to immediately arrest and arraign the suspects. The involved officers were arrested on the night of 16th August, 2021, and arraigned and charged with murder at Milimani Nairobi on 17th August, 2021, as directed. A miscellaneous application seeking custodial orders was filed by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on the same day. The honourable court granted the prayers of IPOA and the officers were detained at Capital Hill Police Station, Nairobi, pending completion of investigations by IPOA in order to complement murder charges against them. The Internal Affairs Unit is still investigating the conduct of senior officers at the station where the incident occurred to establish if there was any broken link in command leadership that led to the unfortunate deaths. Administrative action will be taken against any commander found culpable for any leadership lapses. The government wishes to emphasise its commitment to providing security to citizens across the country, including in Kianjokoma market, and provision of an enabling environment for the thriving of business. The statement is by the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government."
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