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The rider, allegedly sustained severe injuries while in police custody at Muthaiga Police Station. [File, Standard]
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over investigations into the death of Mathare boda boda rider Eric Otieno, who allegedly sustained severe injuries while in police custody at Muthaiga Police Station.
The National Police Service (NPS) announced on Wednesday that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which had initially launched investigations after receiving a report of Otieno's death, had formally handed over the case to the civilian police oversight body.
NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the move was intended to guarantee a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
