This archive report was first published on 22 November 2019.
Police and Water Officers Accused of Conspiring to Harass Nairobi Woman ¶
Exactly two weeks ago, Administration police officers stormed the home of Ms Josephine Achieng, assaulted her as her two children watched in dismay. The incident has been revealed by a statement recorded at Buruburu Police Station under OB number 98/4/11/19.
Ms Achieng had on November 4, 2019, differed with a group of officials attached to the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) after they demanded to block the sewage of a building that she lives in. The reason was that the landlord was allegedly taking them in circles and had outstanding water bill arrears.
Ms Achieng was taken in circles by police officers who moved her from one police station to another, perhaps to intimidate her from seeking justice. She was even threatened to stop pursuing the matter, but she insisted.
Ms Achieng says she only picked her phone to call for help after the harassment by Beatrice, a female AP officer. She then opted to pick her phone and make a call so that she could get help. As she was scrolling through the contact list, the female officer took the phone and accused her of recording her.
Ms Achieng spent two days in an effort to get back her phone which had unlawfully taken from her. She was accompanied by her sister to BuruBuru where she found the lady officer who had assaulted her. She proceeded to the OB desk to file the report but the officer on duty allegedly ignored her forcing her to walk straight to the office of the OCS.
On their way to Umoja 1 Police Post, the two officers allegedly started threatening them, saying that they would teach them a lesson. She said they were taken to the Chief’s office in Umoja 2 where the officers made a few calls as they went on threatening them before leaving with them to Umoja 1 Police Post.
As soon as they arrived at the station, Mr Maroa stormed from his office and allegedly accused them of stealing his mobile phone from his office. Ms Achieng was immediately placed in police custody.
Ms Achieng said that she was locked up at the police post for hours and only released at around 10pm after parting with Sh2,000.
