- A viral video showing police officers allegedly harassing a man with a disability during the June 25 protests in Nakuru sparked widespread outrage
- The man was reportedly bundled into a police Land Cruiser after the person assisting him fled
- Speaking to NGBREAKINGNEWS, Nakuru-based police officer Sammy Ngare said he was searching for the man and offered to provide any assistance he might need
A video showing the dramatic moment police officers in Nakuru County allegedly roughed up and bundled a man with a disability into the back of a police Land Cruiser sparked outrage among Kenyans.
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The man was walking along the streets on June 25 during the commemoration of Gen Z protesters who were killed during the Finance Bill protests when police officers approached in a Land Cruiser.
Initially, he noticed a few officers standing in front of him and raised his crutches as a sign of surrender.
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However, more officers arrived from behind in the police vehicle, prompting the man who had been assisting him to flee, leaving him behind.
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The man was then allegedly thrown into the Land Cruiser before the vehicle sped away.
Sammy Ngare pledges to help PWD in viral video
Speaking to NGBREAKINGNEWS following the disturbing incident, Nakuru-based police officer Sammy Ngare shared his personal views on the matter.
Ngare said he was determined to find the man seen in the viral video and offer him any assistance he might need.
“I am going to find him because I have received information that he lives here in Nakuru. I am passionate about advocating for the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, and I watched the clip with a heavy heart. Whatever help he needs, I will step in to assist,” said Ngare.
He explained that many Kenyans on social media had tagged him in the video, urging him to address the incident, prompting him to share his personal opinion.
“I wish to state that these are my personal views and should not be taken as an official position of the National Police Service. Every police officer has a duty to maintain law and order, often under difficult circumstances. At the same time, every Kenyan deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, especially our brothers and sisters living with disabilities, who are among the most vulnerable members of our society,” he said.
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Nakuru officer urges compassion towards persons with disabilities
Ngare urged his fellow officers to exercise compassion while carrying out their duties, noting that whenever a person with a disability poses no immediate threat, officers should always choose patience, understanding and humanity when handling such situations.
He further apologised to the man in the viral video for the traumatic experience he endured and expressed his desire to meet him and even share a meal.
“There are many people who value and respect you. To my fellow officers, let us continue serving with firmness where necessary, but also with kindness. The uniform earns even greater respect when it is worn with humanity,” he said.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
