Ian Njoroge Released As Magistrate Urges The Public To Respect Police Officers

Ian Njoroge Released As Magistrate Urges The Public To Respect Police Officers

A Nairobi magistrate has warned the public not to attack officers on duty and urged the police to carry out their duties honorably.

Milimani principal magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi stated this on Friday evening after releasing Ian Njoroge, who is accused of assaulting and violently robbing a police officer on Kamiti Road.

The magistrate expressed concern that the public takes the law into their own hands by assaulting police officers who are performing their duties.

“It is incontrovertible that assaulting a law enforcement officer while in uniform is a serious offence regardless of sordid reasons. I say so because, if not curtailed it can lead to anarchy and lawlessness,” he said.

“I passionately urge fellow Kenyan patriots that at no point should we perpetuate and witness such scenes. To the disciplined forces shine your badges, polish your boots, be honourable in your duties, be steadfast and always do good.”

Njoroge, however, was not given the option of cash bail. He will now be required to deposit a motor vehicle log book or a title deed worth Sh700,000.

“In the upshot, I admit the accused person to a bond of Sh700,000 with a surety of a similar amount. There will be no alternative of a cash bail at this stage However, parties will be at liberty to seek a review later,” Ekhubi stated.

Ian Njoroge Released As Magistrate Urges The Public To Respect Police Officers