The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed viral reports circulating on social media of some police officers who were said to be posted in various areas of Nairobi on Monday, December 31, to arrest protestors.
In a statement released by the NPS spokesperson, Dr Resila Onyango, the police dismissed the claims, stating that the roster that was widely shared online had nothing to do with the demonstrations.
Onyango stated that the claims were misleading and that the NPS usually assigns officers based on their normal itinerary, dismissing earlier rumours that had been on social media.
The duty roster shared online had the names and cellphone contacts of police officers from the Central Police Station. (Left to Right) General Service Unit Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni, DCI Director Amin Mohammed and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja during a press briefing in Nairobi on December 4 at Harambee house.
