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IPOA warns police officers against misuse of firearms

Kenya: The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has warned police officers against misusing their guns.

The authority vowed to continue in their campaign of holding police accountable for their actions, saying the era of impunity is over. Speaking during the launch of a Sh1.8 billion four-year strategic plan for the authority, IPOA Chairman Macharia Njeru said they are not opposed to the use of firearms by police but added that usage should be justified.

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