BBC Investigation: Kenyan Police Killed Innocent Mourners at Memorial
Key Takeaways
- Three mourners killed by police were far from stadium scuffles.
- BBC analysed over 1,500 images and videos of the event.
- Elite presidential protection unit may have fired fatal shots.
- Police watchdog investigation remains ongoing a year later.
A BBC Africa Eye investigation has revealed that three mourners killed by Kenyan police during the national farewell for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga were not involved in any violence. The analysis of over 1,500 videos and images showed that the victims were between 60m and 160m away from the scuffles when they were shot.
While officials defended the police response citing immense pressure and crowd control challenges at the Nairobi stadium, families of the victims continue to demand accountability. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is still investigating the incident a year later.
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