IG Kanja orders interdiction of officers when suspects die in custody

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed the interdiction of police officers on duty when a suspect dies in police custody. Responding to concerns about increased cases of inmates dying while in police custody, Kanja says the officer handling the Occurrence Book or O.B., the cell sentry and duty officer will carry the cross as investigations into those cases continue. The police boss, who expressed his frustration with failure by the police command to curb cases of police misconduct, says in future, commanders will face the wrath of failing to take action. Gatete Njoroge reports.