The use of brute force to extract information from suspects or cover evidence is criminal and should be punished. It is about collecting evidence, analysing and, where there is proof, using them to charge suspects in court. Administratively, appointment to the top offices, including the Inspector General and deputies, was made competitive and tenured to achieve two things — attract the best and insulate them from political or executive interference. Inspector General Joseph Boinett and his top officers have their work clearly cut out. Corruption, extra-judicial killings, use of brute force, harassment and other such vices assailing the service must end.

Source: Daily Nation February 16, 2019 18:56 UTC