Video: Anti-Riot Police Filmed Leaving with Laptops Stolen by Goons during Protests
- Kenyans took to the streets to call for the resignation of the Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat over the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang'
- The protest was infiltrated by goons who broke into shops in the Central Business District and made away with valuables
- Anti-riot police officers who were also at the scene were captured leaving with laptops stolen by goons, sparking questions
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Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Nairobi: Anti-riot police officers flocked the Central Business District (CBD) during protests on Tuesday, June 17.
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However, the protests were also infiltrated by goons who attacked protesters, vandalised properties and even stole from shops.
What puzzled Kenyans more was footage that captured an officer carrying laptops in his hands while running towards a police van, which was on standby.
The laptops were reportedly stolen by goons who had broken into an electronics store in CBD during protests.
The officer, who was also armed, handed over the laptops to one of his colleagues, who was waiting in the vehicle.
The police vehicle, which had other officers aboard, left the scene, sparking questions about where they were taking the stolen laptops.
Other Kenyans came to the officers' defence, stating that they were retrieving the laptops that were stolen by goons.
How did Kenyans react to police leaving with laptops?
JOloo#SafetyFirst:
"Police are not your friend."
The Tech Buddha:
"Cops in this country are thieves, politicians are thieves. We need a cleansing."
Ja Loka:
"These officers captured carrying items borrowed without permission in the CBD must be arrested and charged. The government of President Ruto does not condone theft."
Omollo:
"This isn't just theft, it's betrayal of trust. The irony is that stolen goods won't fix their lives; any money gained will likely be squandered, doing nothing for their actual struggles or the systemic problems that push them to such acts."
P-W-Gashes:
"Thank you for capturing this....waiting to see their faces as well. They are shameless."
Josie Njembue:
"Kwani tulichagua serikali Gani surely?"
Lord Abraham Mutai:
"Bwana these officers recovered these items from GOONS who had looted them."
SS Keremwo:
"But that's what police do, recovering stolen items, then the owner to go and identify them at the Police station. Nothing unusual here."
Oware Agar:
"They were taking them to safety."
Police shoot mask vendor in CBD
During the same protests, two police officers were captured approaching a hawker who was selling masks at the Nairobi CBD.
They shoved the vendor before one of the officers shot him on the head at close range, causing public uproar.
Source: Facebook
The man was later rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
The National Police Service also confirmed the arrest of the police officer who allegedly shot the hawker.
The police service further sent a stern warning to goons who infiltrated peaceful protests, stating that their actions wouldn't be condoned in the future.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
