Police have arrested a man who was wielding a machete during protests in the London area, Nakuru County.
The unidentified man confronted armed police officers with a panga during protests after a civilian, Daniel Nderitu, was allegedly shot dead by officers.
NTV reported that the man was arrested even as police continue to patrol the area to prevent further protests.
In the footage, a man is seen approaching anti-riot police while holding a panga.
He gestures toward the officers before advancing with the weapon in hand.
Meanwhile, one officer is seen firing a teargas canister toward the protesters.
The man then uses his panga to signal the protesters to move toward the police.
Police Patrol Nakuru Area
Police and demonstrators have engaged in running battles for two consecutive days.
A contingent of security officers patrolled the London area for the better part of the day to prevent protesters demanding justice for Daniel’s death from holding demonstrations.
Businesses in the area have been disrupted, with some vandalized during the protests.
Four witnesses have recorded statements with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
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How Daniel was Shot
Meanwhile, Daniel’s family is seeking answers and accountability over the events that led to his death.
Patrick Kairuki, a resident, said four police officers arrived at Daniel’s home and arrested him, claiming that he had bhang.
Kairuki said the officers shot thrice in the air before they shot at Daniel.
“There were four police officers in a double cabin, and they arrested a young man claiming that he had bhang. They had already shot three bullets in the air. They pointed at him with a gun, and that is where they shot Daniel,” he said.
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Family Demanding Justice
The family says he was shot twice and leaves behind a grieving family and four young children.
“We want justice for Daniel because his wife died four years ago, and he had four children. This leaves us with the responsibility to take care of the children,” Patrick Mwangi.
Zipporah Njeri, Daniel’s sister, said he was innocent and asked the government to stop intimidating Kenyans.
“My brother was innocent, and I don’t know what they wanted from him. The government should stop harassing us,” Njeri said.
“We have the right to live in Kenya since this is where we were born. We cannot move to another country.”
An autopsy is expected on Thursday, June 12, to establish the cause of his death.
Preparations for the burial of 47-year-old Daniel Nderitu are underway.
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