A cloud of mystery and impending outrage hangs over Mombasa after a man identified as Simon Warui was found dead in a police cell at Central Police Station.
Warui who had been missing for over a week, had been booked at the station before his suspicious death.
The circumstances surrounding his demise have sparked a public outcry and authorities are now under pressure to provide answers.
A postmortem examination has revealed harrowing details. The report indicates that Warui has died due to a lack of oxygen, suggesting a possible case of asphyxiation.
The findings have also shown that he had a fractured neck and a broken hand. These injuries have intensified the mystery, fueling suspicions of foul play.
The public and civil rights groups have been demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into how these injuries were sustained while the man was in police custody.
Family members have said they have not been able to get a proper explanation from the police, and their grief is compounded by the lack of clarity.
They have questioned how a person in a police cell could sustain such serious injuries, especially a broken hand and a neck fracture.
The Inspector General of Police has yet to release an official statement on the matter.
However, the police have promised to launch a comprehensive investigation.
The case has brought the issue of police brutality and accountability to the forefront, as many people have been highlighting similar incidents online.
The family has demanded justice for Warui and calling for an end to the culture of impunity within the police force.
The outcome of the investigation will be a crucial test of the police service’s commitment to upholding human rights.
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