Popular Nairobi lawyer Danstan Omari while representing the assaulted police officer argued that denial of bail for Ian Njoroge will be for his own good to avoid being killed.
Speaking during bail hearing proceedings, Lawyer Omari said that the accused should be under protective custody instead of being released on bail as suggested by Ian Njoroge’s lawyers.
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According to Omari, the police being the tainted side in this case will not be able to provide security for the accused if he is released on bail and thus may not be able to prevent the public from lynching him if it comes to that.
He claimed that the police could have taken to the streets to protest the assault on one of their own by a civilian but have been limited by Article 37 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Therefore, he urged the Milimani Magistrate that for Ian Njoroge’s safety, he should remain in custody as his case progresses till it is determined by the court.
Omari noted that the assault has not only tainted the image of the police in the country, but also worldwide where the Kemyan Police have been entrusted to be well trained to handle the Haiti gangs.
“What is the net effect of this attack? The American Police Service failed in Haiti. The world picked Kenya to provide police for the Haiti mission a confirmation that the Kenya Police is the best trained. This image globally is a serious dent in our reputation.”
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This reputation, according to Omari has not only angered the police officers, but also kenyans who are baying for the blood of the accused and because the police are conflicted in his case, they will not be able to provide security out there for the accused against public anger.