A family in Siaya is crying for justice after a police officer allegedly dragged a middle aged man and run over him with a police land cruiser.
According to reports the incident occurred following a confrontation between the police and 36-year-old Austine Odhiambo before the officer decided to commit the heinous act with a police land cruiser.
The police officer were sent to carry out an auction order on December 28, demanded to take away three cows belonging to the deceased on allegations that he defaulted on a debt.
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This led to a confrontation between the deceased and the police officer who was protecting his property against the officers who were ready to perform their duties.
According to Boniface Opondo, the man’s father, he was not at home when the incident happened and he was shocked to learn about the tragic incident
“When I arrived home, I found my child on a motorbike being rushed to the hospital. I quickly rushed to the house to take some cash since I had no money in my pocket. Upon arriving at Ukwala Hospital, the boy succumbed. The police who should be protecting citizens are the ones killing people. Then how do we help ourselves, or how can you help us so that we can get justice.”
The mans mother however, called out for justice and for the police to conduct investigations to ensure that her son gets justice over the incident.
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“Even up to now, no government officer has come to my home to ask what exactly occurred. From these junior government officers to the senior ones, no one has come. So I am requesting you to come and help me so that he can get his justice.”
Confirming the incident, Siaya County Police Commander Cleti Kimaiyo said that the DCI have been incorporated in the case to fast track the investigations.