The police officer who lost both of his hands has finally broken his silence while recuperating at the Nairobi West Hospital and narrated what led to the horrific incident.
Speaking to journalists, the officer, Inspector David Maina says that they were on duty to ensure order during the ‘Occupy Parliament’ protests when, unexpectedly, he detonated a tear gas canister and delayed releasing it, leading to it exploding in his hands.
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Maina, who lost both his hands in the horrific incident says that his life has completely changed. The father of three will now not be able to serve in the police service after losing his forehands.
“It was a sad day that this happened, as we were trying to ensure calmness in Nairobi. It has changed my life a lot because there are many things that I won’t be able to do and I also don’t know what I will tell my kids about this, they will be very shocked.”
Although he regrets the incident, the father of three says it will be hard for his family, especially his children to come to terms with the new normal of their father with no hands.
According to medical doctors at the Nairobi Hospital, the police officer who lost his hands might need prosthetic arms to enable him somewhat live a normal life and atleast cover the scars he will have for the rest of his life.
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Another female officer, Constable Mildred Emoit Elisha who was with Maina at the time of accident lies in the next ward in the same hospital after she suffered wounds to the chest.