Kuresoi MP Zakayo Cheruiyot
has asked the Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo to transfer all
officers attached to Olenguruone Police Station in order to restore public
confidence in the police force.
The
legislator termed police brutality as unacceptable urging the Inspector General
to fire officers accused of killing a woman under police custody.
The
MP said residents had made numerous complaints for being harassed by police
officers demanding bribes and no action has been taken.
“Although
I don’t support the action of stoning a police station and closure of business
in Olenguruone, I want the Inspector General to move in with speed and make
complete overhaul of the police station because as things stand, residents have
expressed their concern and doubt on police officers,” he said.
The
MP noted that bodaboda, bar and matatu operators have been accusing some
officers for demanding bribes and threatening those who fail to part away with
cash.
He
said he has directed the security committee in the district to take stern
action on the officers mentioned without success.
Similar
sentiments were expressed by deputy governor Joseph Rutto who said residents
had given the police a one-week ultimatum to book the dishonest officers who
arrested Careen Chepkoech Rono before she died in the cells.
He said area leaders have demanded
for the removal of all police officers in Olenguruone division in order to
attract public confidence in the police force.
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