IG Kanja Orders Immediate Interdiction of Officers After Deaths in Police Custody
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed that officers responsible for police cells be immediately interdicted whenever a detainee dies in custody, pending investigations.
The directive targets the Occurrence Book (OB) recorder, cell sentry and duty officer, who will be removed from duty as investigations establish the circumstances surrounding each death.
Kanja issued the directive on Wednesday, August 12, during a sensitisation forum on new Service Standing Orders and police reforms at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong.
The move is intended to strengthen accountability and oversight within the police service following deaths occurring in police custody. #Nairobi #Police
