The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has directed Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome to find the masterminds of the chaos witnessed during the recent anti-government protests held by the Azimio One Kenya coalition.
Through a letter to IG Koome dated March 27, Haji directed him to undertake a probe into the planning, inciting and planning of all reported crimes linked to the demos the DPP noting that the persons responsible for planning, inciting and financing the commission of the aforementioned offences have not been investigated.
“We have noticed that the persons culpable for planning, inciting, instigating and/or financing the commission of the aforementioned offences have not been investigated,” part of the letter read.
“You are hereby directed to undertake comprehensive investigations into the aforementioned offences and all persons responsible for planning, inciting, instigating, and/or financing the commission of any offence and submit the investigation file within fourteen days of the date here,” the letter further stated.
According to the DPP, the move comes after the circulation of photos through social and main stream media showing loss of lives, acts of violence, destruction of property and stealing among other offences.
He assured of the Office’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and respect for human rights in the discharge of its mandate.
Yesterday, IG Koome issued a statement condemning those who were involved in destroying public and private properties during the demonstrations.
