Police officers are human beings, they deserve equal rights, these were the words of a Chief Magistrate when he freed a police officer accused of Murder. Chief Magistrate Heston Nyaga, however, gave the suspect strict conditions not to interfere with witnesses or investigations. Nyaga ordered Oyieka not to go to the scene of the tragedy - the hospital under any circumstances and not to contact potential witnesses. State prosecutor Joseph Mburugu argued that if the suspect is released he is likely to intimidate witnesses given his position of authority. The suspect is likely to abscond if given bond and the court cannot close its eyes and fail to consider the public interest,” Mburugu said.

Source: The Star March 07, 2020 13:07 UTC