DCI Hunts For Suspects In Monday Violence

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched Investigations into acts of violence that were committed by criminals during the illegal demonstrations held on March 20, 2023.

The individuals whose faces have been unveiled are requested to present themselves to DCI headquarters or nearby police station today by 4:00p.m.

They are accused of taking advantage of the demonstrations to destroy public property, attack innocent members of the public and hurling various items  at police officers who were on duty protecting life and property.

As a result of their action,  the DCI claim property of unknown value was destroyed while a total of 33 officers suffered injuries of various degrees and some are still recuperating at various hospitals in the city.

“A firearm whose magazine was loaded with 15 rounds of 9mm calibre was also lost by one of their officers, after he was attacked by a gang of a well coordinated riotous mob, as the officers prevented destruction of public property in Embakasi area of Nairobi County.”

“In this regard, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations cautions members of the public that while the right to assemble, picket and petition is enshrined in our constitution, these rights should be exercised with civility and should not infringe on the rights of others. Meanwhile, the Directorate is currently on a manhunt for the suspects whose images appear below as others are being gathered and shall be updated, who will face charges ranging from robbery with violence, malicious damage to public property and assault among other allied offences. “

“We are appealing to members of the public to volunteer information that may lead to their arrestthrough our #FichuakwaDCI toll free number 0800 722 203.”

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