Faced by public fury over police curfew brutality, the government said the "mishaps" were expected on the first night of the 7 pm to-5 am curfew. But Police Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai in his defense said he never ordered any police officer implementing the ongoing curfew to terrorise Kenyans. JUSTICEAs a result, six police officers were arrested and charged for murders during the implementation of the nationwide curfew. Earlier on, the Authority said 15 Kenyans have lost their lives in the hands of police as they implement curfew directives. ARRESTSThe curfew directive has since then left scores of Kenyans arrested and businesses closed for flouting Covid-19 rules.

Source: The Star January 01, 2021 05:03 UTC