Police hits back at UDA over election violence allegations
The National Police Service (NPS) has hit back at the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over allegations that the service failed to investigate incidents of violence allegedly targeting Deputy William Ruto’s campaign.
In a statement, NPS spokesperson Bruno Shioso said none of the allegations listed in the said letter have been formally reported to the NPS.
“The allegations are utterly baseless and false in nature and are maliciously intended to injure the reputation of the NPS and its officers,” he said.
Shioso further states that the allegations form a sustained and regrettable streak of unfounded, outrageous, and provocative allegations by the leadership of the party.
“The National Police Service is a professional institution that is committed to the rule of law and upholding of laid out protocols that guide the conduct of political rallies and other public events. These guidelines will continue to be upheld fairly, firmly, and robustly without favours or exceptions,” he indicated.
The spokesperson urged all stakeholders to exercise sobriety and refrain from acts and deeds that undermine our institutions and offices that are critical to the unity and security head of the o the General Election
The party had accused the police Inspector General of ignoring calls for probe stating that out of those violent disruption, at least six have been brought to the attention of the IG of police but have all gone unattended by his office.
“This negligence on their part Is not only dismaying to all law-abiding Kenyans and disappointing to the UDA fraternity but it also explicitly signals the state’s approval,” she said.
UDA wrote to President Uhuru Kenyatta over the emerging pattern of State-enabled violence.
They claim that up to date over 10 major criminal incidents of violent disruption have taken place.
They demanded an assurance from the President that Kenyan lives and property remain protected under the law.
