[Edward Kiplimo, Standard]The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has directed police boss Hillary Mutyambai to suspend former Embu North OCPD Emily Ngaruya and Manyatta OCS Abdullahi Yaya, over alleged involvement in the deaths of two Embu brothers. Start NowNgaruya had earlier denied allegations that law enforcement officers killed the brothers, who died while in police custody at Kianjokoma, Embu County. On Tuesday, August 17, court allowed police to detain six officers implicated in the deaths of brothers Benson Njiru and Emmanuel Mutura for 14 days pending investigations. The officers were on Monday suspended to pave way for further probe into the deaths of the two brothers. Police IG Mutyambai said the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) had concluded investigations into the matter and forwarded the file to the DPP.

Source: Standard Digital August 18, 2021 13:07 UTC