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    "id": 1498035,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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    "content": "off the bar with a view of arresting revellers and owners of the bar for contravening stringent measures the Government has put in place to control sale and consumption of alcohol and drinks as stipulated under the Alcoholic Drinks and Control Act of 2010. Revellers started to run away when the officers entered the bar through a side gate. Some were jumping over the iron sheet perimeter fence. In the ensuing melee, unfortunately, a firearm discharged an ammunition. Derrick Gachoki Munene was fatally injured. On the second question, immediately after the shooting, PC No.241024 called Hannah Mwangi was arrested and placed in police custody vide OB No.1119052024 at Kiamaciri Police Station in Mwea West Sub-County. She was later released on bond pending the finalisation of an investigation by IPOA. It commenced by recording statements from relevant witnesses and assembling relevant exhibits for prosecution. On 10th June this year, the firearm of the suspected police officer and a spent cartridge were forwarded to the ballistic station of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at the National Forensic Laboratory for forensic analysis. The inquiry file will be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), once the analysis is completed. On the third question, the Government has put in place adequate stringent laws and regulations for lawful use of force and firearms by police officers vide the Service Standing Order CAP 47 and the National Police Service Act of 2010. The officers are under stringent instruction to restrain from the use of excess force against members of the public. They may only use firearms in justifiable instances such as protection, protecting the life of another person who is in danger or self-defence. The Service is also overseen by IPOA. In conclusion, the Government does not condone acts that are contrary to the law and the Constitution. All acts that appear contrary to the law are investigated thoroughly and appropriate action is taken against any officers that are found culpable. IPOA also investigates to ensure fairness and justice to the family. Further, the Government has no policy on extra- judicial killings. However, the Government is aware that there are isolated instances where police officers are subjected to investigation for instances of murder in which they are suspected to be involved. In such circumstances, the law takes its course. The Statement is signed by the then Cabinet Secretary, Hon. (Prof.) Kithure Kindiki. From the Statement, it is true that it was an accidental shooting. The gun released the ammunition. Unfortunately, the victim got shot. I condole with the family. I will ensure that investigation is underway. Appropriate action will be taken against the responsible officer once the investigation is completed. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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