Kisii,Kenya, May 13- A man in Kisii County, identified as Charles Barongo, is currently hospitalized after enduring six hours of torture at the hands of alleged police officers and villagers who accused him of theft.
The incident, which occurred in Kenyanya, has sparked outrage and led to a manhunt for the perpetrators.
Barongo was accused of stealing maize and a gas cylinder from his mother’s house, but his mother denied the allegations.
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When a mob from his village descended on him, he hoped for refuge at Mariba Police Station, where he could seek justice.
However, his relief was short-lived, as the police allegedly tied him up and physically assaulted him for six hours.
According to Barongo, he was hung between two tables with his behind exposed, while the police and villagers took turns beating him. He was left with a swollen behind, nursing wounds and sores.
The family’s lawyer has condemned the inhumane treatment, and the police have launched an investigation into the incident. Kenyanya OCPD Charles Opondo has promised that justice will be served by bringing the officers involved to book.
The incident has raised concerns about police brutality and the need for police officers to uphold the law they have sworn to protect.
Such acts of torture and violence have no place in a just and democratic society, and it is essential that those responsible are held accountable.
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