IPOA launches investigations into alleged killing of man by police in Kayole

The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the death of a man at Tushauriane stage in Nairobi’s Kayole Estate.

In a statementon Friday, IPOA Chairperson Anne Makori said the investigations will probe whether the death falls within their mandate.

They will also seek to establish whether the deceased succumbed to injuries allegedly caused by police during curfew hours.

“Pursuant to Section 25 of IPOA Act which requires that deaths that result from police action or are caused by members of the National Police Service while on duty be investigated, the Authority launched investigations into the death,” reads part of the statement.

Yesterday, Police in Kayole engaged locals in running battles after a 38-year-old man was allegedly killed during curfew hours.

Residents took to the streets over the death of John Kiiru, claiming he was murdered by police officers who were enforcing the dusk to dawn curfew.

Locals blocked feeder roads leading to Kayole with burnt tyres and stones, disrupting transport in the area.

According to his widow, Esther Wanjiru, Kiiru was attacked and left for dead at Tushauriane Stage on Wednesday night.