Police Officer Assaulted in Viral Video Breaks Silence Amid Allegations of Bribery and Mishandle
Police Officer Assaulted in Viral Video Breaks Silence: Corporal Jacob Ogendo, the police officer brutally attacked by 19-year-old Ian Njoroge, has extended forgiveness to his alleged assailant.
In a recorded phone call, released by Sonko online on Wednesday, June 5, revealed Ogendo’s willingness to meet with Njoroge’s family in an attempt to reconcile.
As part of the agreement, the family is expected to issue a public apology to both Ogendo and the police force. “Even though I am hurt, I will agree to forgive him,” stated Ogendo.
The officer has However, denied claims of demanding a bribe of 10,000 shillings from Ian Njoroge, as stated earlier by his mother and His Lawyers.
Njoroge, who appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi on Tuesday, now faces charges, including robbery with violence, causing grievous harm, and resisting arrest
Yesterday, he pleaded not guilty to all three charges. The prosecution, represented by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), requested for Njoroge’s detention, arguing the need for further investigation.
Despite objections from Njoroge’s legal team, the court granted the prosecution one day to detain Njoroge at Industrial Area prison, where he will undergo medical evaluation at Kenyatta Hospital.
According to the charge sheet, Njoroge stands accused of robbing Corporal Ogendo of a police communication gadget and a mobile phone valued at Ksh50,000, before inflicting grievous harm upon him.
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