Saba Saba: Disturbing Video Shows Police Officers Dragging Protester on the Road
- A troubling video captured police officers mishandling a motionless protester by his limbs towards a police station
- According to witnesses who recorded the clip, the man being dragged appeared either dead or critically injured
- The footage has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, with Kenyans expressing shock, sadness, and anger at the police’s actions
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The aftermath of the July 7, 2025, Saba Saba protests has left many families mourning, with Kenyans continuing to condemn extrajudicial killings and the excessive use of force by police during demonstrations.
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A video circulating online captured the disturbing moment when police officers in Juja, Kiambu county, were seen dragging a protester mercilessly towards a police station.
Police captured dragging man in Juja
Two officers were filmed one pulling the man’s right arm, while the other dragged his right leg along the ground.
A third officer later joined in, holding the man’s left leg as they continued to drag his motionless body towards the station.
Moments later, another protester, seemingly attempting to defend his colleague, was apprehended, roughed up, and beaten before also being taken to the station.
Several officers stood at the gate, watching as the disturbing scene unfolded.
Witnesses who recorded the video stated that the man being dragged appeared unresponsive; either dead or in critical condition, and in need of urgent medical care.
How many people were killed in Saba Saba protests?
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reported that at least 10 people were killed and scores seriously injured during the Saba Saba protests.
KNHCR stated that they had recorded the 10 fatalities and 29 confirmed injuries that were directly associated with the demonstrations by 6.30pm on July 7.
The human rights body also confirmed that the number was taken across 17 counties that participated in the protests.
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Netizens react to video of cops mishandling protester
Netizens called for urgent reforms in police training, particularly in human rights and the criminal justice system, citing unchecked brutality and lack of accountability.
Mercy Kiende:
"And I heard another one say, ‘Tuko na ruhusa ya kuua’. How heartless can they be?"
Joe Tooner:
"Is that guy even alive?"
Vostie Maina:
"It’s been a chaotic day all over. May God intervene for us."
Bessie Imar:
"This is so sad to watch, no human dignity at all."
Khamiss IddYousuf:
"We warned you, and you refused to listen. Keep on crying. How do you expect someone to react when you endanger their life? Police are also human beings."
Kenny Mugo:
"Today, Thika Road was a no-go zone. Imagine paying just to get into your own home, If you can’t pay, they rob you. No sympathy for goons."
Odhiambo Omondi:
"Inhumane, degrading, uncouth, and detestable behaviour by a person in uniform. The police curriculum must be reviewed. Any officer should only graduate after no less than two years of training in the criminal justice system and human rights law. Otherwise, there will be no change in the near future."
Swaleh Ali:
"Another day to remind you to stop stressing your parent. Stay home. We’ll just say sorry and move on."
Reactions as armed men force protesters into unmarked Subaru
TUKO.co.ke also reported that a group of five men were captured on camera roughing up and beating two protesters in Nairobi.
The men, armed with guns and rods, dressed in civilian clothes were suspected to be police officers.
They forced the two young protesters into a waiting unmarked Subaru and sped off to an unknown location.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
