This archive report was first published on 14 May 2020.
Kenya: Police Officer in ICU After Being Assaulted By Curfew Violator ¶
On May 14, 2020, a police officer in Kenya was left with serious head injuries after being assaulted by a curfew violator.
According to reports, John Kimwaki Wahu hit police constable Peter Kamau of Makongeni Police Station with a stone while Kamau was on patrol near World Bank Houses next to Kenya Power Substation along Likoni road to ensure compliance with the public order Act directive issued as a control measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Kamau was rushed to hospital and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit at Nairobi Metropolitan Hospital in Buruburu.
Inspector Edward Nzaka obtained orders to detain Wahu for four days pending investigations, citing the need for more time to record witness statements.
