Outrage as man dies shortly after being released from Muthaiga police station
Outrage as man dies shortly after being released from Muthaiga police station
A protest broke out outside Muthaiga Police Station in Nairobi after members of the public demanded answers over the death of a man who had recently been released from police custody.
The demonstration followed the death of Eric Otieno, who had been arrested on August 1 on allegations of preparation to commit a felony.
Otieno was a bodaboda rider in the area. His family said he was arrested along Thika Road.
Police at the station said Otieno was released on cash bail on August 2 but later died while being taken to hospital.
His family said they were called to pick him up and took him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
He had allegedly complained of being beaten and experiencing pain in his ribs.
Family members claimed police at the station had demanded a cash bail of Sh10,000, which was later reduced to Sh6,000 before his release.
The circumstances surrounding his illness and death remain under investigation.
A post-mortem examination showed he had sustained multiple injuries caused by a blunt object.
Police authorities said on Wednesday that the findings had opened the way for a possible murder investigation amid growing calls for justice.
Police said members of the public gathered outside the station to protest and demand accountability over the incident.
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The demonstrators were addressed by the Starehe Sub-County Police Commander, who urged them to remain calm and allow investigations into the death to proceed.
Police said no injuries were reported and no property was damaged during the demonstration.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding Otieno’s death are ongoing.
The family has demanded answers over Otieno’s death and called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to intervene and investigate the matter.
IPOA officials promised to pursue the case to ensure justice.
Nairobi Police Commander Issa Mohamud said the incident is under investigation.
There has also been online mobilisation calling for more protests over the rider’s death.
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