Kerio Center for community Development and Human Rights

WE CONDEMN THE EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING OF 4 YOUNG MEN IN BARUT AREA OF NAKURU COUNTY AND DEMAND IMMEDIATE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION

We are appalled by reports that Nakuru police officers executed four young men in Barut area of Nakuru County on suspicion of being members of the alleged confirm gang.

Autopsy reports conducted by the government pathologist have confirmed that Collins Kibet, 16, was shot twice in the head, twice in the chest and once in the palm, while Collins Kipkorir, 21, Kevin Kipyegon, 20 and Dennis Kipchirchir, 23 succumbed to gunshots to the chests and heads.

The law requires that suspects should be arrested and arraigned in a court of law.

We therefore demand the immediate arrest and prosecution of the police officers who executed the four in cold blood.

We also demand the immediate removal of the Nakuru county police boss, the county criminal investigation officer and the resignation of inspector general of police Hillary Mutyamvai for abetting a culture where individuals suspected of criminal activities are executed or forced to disappear under unclear circumstances.

Kerio Center demands that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority - IPOA KENYA takes immediate action and proceeds to investigate the matter with a view of taking appropriate action against the officers involved and for any one who may have abetted their duties and obligations.

We also demand that the National Police Service takes immediate administrative action against the officers involved.

We demand an end to extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in this country Kenya.