The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has condemned an incident where a motorist assaulted a police officer in Kasarani on Sunday.
Ipoa chairperson Anne Makori said on Monday the police officer, Corporal Jacob Ogendo, was on traffic management duty along Kamiti Road in Kasarani when he was attacked.
“Ipoa notes that the involved suspects are all under police custody at the moment," Makori said in a statement.
She expressed deep concern over the attack, saying such acts hinder provision of security services and undermines the rule of law.
Makori further said such acts of lawlessness inconvenience the public of their constitutional right to enjoy quality policing service.
"Ipoa urges Kenyans who feel disgruntled about police services or police officers to lodge their complaints with the Authority for investigations through the toll=free number 1559 instead of resorting to attacking the police," she said.
Makori further said that the Authority has initiated investigations into the tragic death of a minor who was in police custody at the Kambuu Police Station in Makueni county.
She said Ipoa officers have visited the scene and interviewed a number of witnesses.
Makori said the investigation aims to uncover the circumstances leading to the minor's death.
“Upon completion of investigation, and where criminal culpability is poven Ipoa will recommend prosecution,” she said.
The child was at the station where his mother, Zipporah Mutheu, was detained.
