Former prison officer Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as Cop Shakur, has announced his resignation from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement.
He stated a shift in his personal mission and expressed continued support for the group’s broader goals.
“After much reflection, I have decided to step away from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity movement,” Shakur said in a statement.
“Leaving the FBI movement is not a rejection of its mission, but a choice of a new direction aligned with my principles.”
Shakur said he informed fellow movement leaders Patrick Osoi and Hiram Kimathi of his decision prior to making the announcement public.
Known for his vocal advocacy against systemic abuse and for community-led reform, Shakur stated that his departure does not reflect any conflict with the movement’s goals or leadership.
“I remain committed to justice and peaceful reform,” he said. “And I wish the movement well as it continues its work for a fairer society.”
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Shakur has not yet revealed the specifics of his next steps, but he has hinted at continued involvement in advocacy aligned with his values.
Cop Shakur Arrested
Cop Shakur was arrested at the Kahawa Law Courts, where he had appeared for a scheduled hearing on July 30.
He rose to prominence during the 2024 anti-finance bill protests for his outspoken stance against government policies.
He was reportedly apprehended by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and taken to their headquarters in Nairobi.
DCI later confirmed his arrest together with former KDF officer Patrick Nyambaka Osoi.
In a statement, the DCI said it was investigating the two for alleged links to terrorism.
“In a related development, Jackson Kuria Kihara, alias Cop Shakur, was also arrested in Kahawa West in connection with the same offences,” DCI said.
DCI alleged that at the time of arrest, he was found in possession of a red beret bearing the ‘FBI’ symbol.
“Detectives have arrested Patrick Nyambaka Osoi, a founding member of the Fighting Brutality and Impunity movement (FBI), during a well-coordinated operation along Lang’ata Road,” DCI said.
Creation of the FBI Movement
Former National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer Patrick Osoi launched a new political and activist movement aimed at confronting police brutality and state impunity in Kenya.
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The group brings together former NIS and police officers who say they are taking a stand for justice following the deadly June 25, 2024, protests.
The movement was born from a shared resolution among them to stand with Kenyans who have suffered under state-sanctioned violence.
According to the statement, Osoi was to work together with Cop Shakur and former US Army Veteran Kimathi Hiram.
The movement fights for:
- Victims of unlawful police killings and assaults
- Police officers who were used to carry out illegal orders then abandoned
- Families of those killed or disappeared during crackdowns
- Institutional reform within the police and intelligence systems
“Our mandate is to bring justice to our people, and we will fight tooth and nail to achieve it,” Osoi declared.
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