IG raises concern over police assault on Citizen Tv journalist covering fuel protests
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The Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has expressed concern over the alleged manhandling of a journalist by police officers in Nairobi while covering demonstrations against the high cost of fuel.
In a communication issued to police commanders, the Inspector-General said the incident, captured in footage aired by mainstream media, had portrayed the National Police Service (NPS) in a bad light despite repeated reminders to officers to uphold professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
This was after Citizen Tv journalist Francis Odee was assaulted by police on Mashujaa Day while covering a protest in Nairobi. His shirt was torn in the drama.