Cop Shakur Quits FBI Movement

Activist Jackson Kuria Kihara, popularly known as Cop Shakur, has announced his exit from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement. 

In a statement on Tuesday, August 27, Cop Shakur said his exit was not a rejection of the movement’s mission but a step aligned with his personal principles.

He noted that he has communicated his decision to quit the movement to fellow members Patrick Osoi and Hiram Kimathi.

“After much reflection, I have decided to step away from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity movement. Leaving the FBI movement is not a rejection of its mission, but a choice of a new direction aligned with my principles.

“I have communicated with my fellow members, Patrick Osoi and Hiram Kimathi, about this decision. I remain committed to justice and peaceful reform, and I wish the movement well as it continues its work for a fairer society,” said Cop Shakur.

Cop Shakur’s exit from the movement comes weeks after he was arrested over alleged links to criminal activities and possession of restricted items. 

At the time of arrest, he was found wearing a red beret emblazoned with the FBI symbol, an item which authorities alleged could be tied to the group’s activities.

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) also arrested Osoi and Kimathi in separate operations.

The trio was, however, released on a cash bail of Ksh50,000 each after appearing before the Kahawa Law Courts.

“Today at Kahawa Law Courts, we secured the freedom of the FBI Team- Fighting Brutality and Impunity in Kenya. They were released on cash bail of KSh. 50,000 each. A big thank you to all the Advocates who played a role in the release of Cop Shakur, Cop Kimathi, and Osoi,” Babu Owino said on August 8.

The three had formed the FBI movement to fight for the rights of every Kenyan mistreated by security forces and to advocate for police officers whom the state had abandoned.