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- The Inspector General of National Police Service Douglas Kanja has taken disciplinary action against an officer accused of shooting a high school student in Majengo, Nairobi.

On Wednesday, March 5, violent protests erupted in the Majengo and Pumwani areas following the killing of a 17-year-old boy.

The Form Three student, identified as Ibrahim Ramadhan, was allegedly shot dead during a police operation.

During the violent protests, angry youths who were demanding justice torched the chief's office and the Majengo Police Post.

The protesters also set a police vehicle on fire as they engaged the anti-riot police officers in running battle.

In a statement, Police Spokesman Michael Muchiri disclosed that the officer involved in the shooting had been disarmed and interdicted pending a probe.

Muchiri stated that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority had been notified of the progress in compliance with the law.

“Upon receipt of the report, the police commenced investigations immediately and identified a police officer suspected of involvement in the incident. Necessary action was taken, including disarming and interdicting the officer, as well as notifying the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, in compliance with the law,” Muchiri said.

Police headquarters added that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Internal Affairs Unit are conducting a joint probe into the incident.

NPS urged residents of Majengo and Pumwani to remain calm as investigations into the shooting incident continue.

"Further open and transparent investigations are being conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Internal Affairs Unit. Meanwhile, the National Police Service urges the public, particularly the youth in the affected area, to remain calm and to cooperate with investigators by providing any information that may assist in the investigations," Muchiri added.

In a related development, the Kenya Editors Guild condemned the assault and harassment of Kenyan journalists by the police.

On Wednesday, March 5, a section of journalists faced police brutality while covering protests in the Pumwani and Majenga areas.

The editors' guild accused police officers of violently harassing several scribes who were undertaking the very important duty of covering and informing the public on the demonstrations.

For instance, an NTV cameraperson, reporter, and a Nation photographer were forced to delete photos and videos they had captured of the violent protests.

Police officers allegedly assaulted the journalists with batons, kicks, and slaps, apparently due to their discomfort with the media's presence.

Source: TUKO.co.ke