Court informed that Ian Njoroge was physically asssaulted and lost consciousness twice during his arrest

During the court proceedings, it was revealed that a 19-year-old student accused of assaulting a police officer on Kamiti Road and stealing a communication device was allegedly mistreated by the police during his arrest.

Ian Njoroge, who appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi on Tuesday, was apprehended hours later in Kayole, Nairobi.

According to defense lawyer Duncan Okatch, who represented Njoroge in court, the police officer involved in the case reportedly mistreated the accused inside the vehicle. Okatch further stated that Njoroge was manhandled by the officers who arrested him at his mother’s residence, leading to him losing consciousness twice.

At the police station, Njoroge was allegedly beaten by the officers, resulting in bloodstains on his clothes. Okatch appealed to the court to grant bail to Njoroge, emphasizing his youth and innocence.

Additionally, it was mentioned in court that the officers confiscated Njoroge’s mobile phone and student ID, which the defense argued should be returned. Defense lawyer Lempaa Soyinka criticized the police treatment of the accused, stating that they should not degrade him. He also highlighted the large number of police officers escorting Njoroge to court and expressed intentions to request documentary evidence and CCTV footage as part of the defense strategy.