Mother Recounts Last Conversation With Kisumu Student Shot Dead by Police.
On May 10, a tragic incident occurred in Kisumu town, Kenya, where a 19-year-old student named Jacinta Achieng’ was killed by a stray bullet during a police altercation.
Achieng’s mother revealed that she had spoken to her daughter just a few hours before the incident. She had sent her daughter to purchase some personal items in preparation for school re-admission.
The mother was devastated to learn that her daughter had been shot and killed in the town.
Achieng’ was a pillion passenger on a motorbike when she was hit by a stray bullet fired by a police officer during an altercation between traffic officers and a rogue matatu driver.
Three other individuals in the vicinity were also injured by gunfire. The incident occurred on May 8, and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into the matter.
Eight police officers attached to Kisumu Central Police Station have recorded statements alongside witnesses from the scene.
Kisumu Police Commander Alphonce Wambua confirmed that the police cannot investigate themselves, and therefore IPOA will take over the investigation.
Wambua expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and stated that the matter will be handled objectively to ensure that justice is served.
The tragic incident highlights the need for police officers to exercise restraint and caution when handling confrontational situations.
The safety of innocent civilians should be a top priority, and all efforts should be made to avoid the use of deadly force.
It is also important for police officers to be held accountable for their actions, especially when they result in the loss of innocent lives.
The incident has sparked public outcry, with many Kenyans taking to social media to demand justice for Achieng’ and other victims of police brutality.
The government has been urged to take action to address the issue of police brutality and to ensure that the police are properly trained and equipped to handle confrontational situations without resorting to violence.
Police shooting crime scene concept. EPS 10 file. Transparency effects used on highlight elements.
Mother Recounts Last Conversation With Kisumu Student Shot Dead by Police.
