The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has disclosed that it has launched an investigation into an incident where a Multimedia University student was captured on camera being harassed by police officers.
In a statement on Wednesday, September 18, IPOA noted that a rapid response team has been deployed to the university to establish the authenticity of the video clip.
"The Independent Policing Oversight Authority yesterday, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, instituted investigations following demonstrations by students at Multimedia University where initial reports indicate learners were injured.
"A raid response team was deployed to the varsity and among other instructions, to establish the veracity of a video clip widely shared on social media, depicting a youth being assaulted by police officers," IPOA stated.
The oversight authority further intimated that it has established the identity of one student who sustained an injury in his foot during the protests.
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At the same time, IPOA stated that it has established that the police lobbed a tear gas canister in a girls' hostel, which exploded and caused fire before the fire was put out by the university staff.
IPOA confirmed that once the investigation is concluded, it will recommend appropriate action regarding the incident.
"Upon conclusion of the investigation, IPOA will recommend action, including but not limited to prosecution of officers if culpability is established," IPOA remarked.
Protests rocked Multimedia University in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, on Tuesday, which prompted the deployment of anti-riot police officers to restore order after the students barricaded roads.
Later in the day, a video made rounds on social media depicting police officers harassing a seemingly youthful individual inside the university before dropping a tear gas canister next to him.
