Friday April 19, 2024 - The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) on Thursday dismissed allegations that its soldiers assaulted police officers based in Lodwar.
In a statement dated April 18, KDF expressed its displeasure
noting that joint investigations by relevant competent authorities had begun to
establish the true facts.
According to KDF, the final outcome of the investigations
will inform the next course of action.
The defense forces, who termed the move as demeaning, alleged
that the arrest of its officers was intended to embarrass, humiliate, and
create alarm.
KDF further noted that the incident, though localized and
occurring at a tactical level, was of great concern to the entire KDF
fraternity.
“Notably, it has so far been established that KDF soldiers
neither, "assaulted" police officers nor, "stormed" the
station as alleged,” read part of the statement by KDF.
"The exercise of professionalism and restraint by KDF
troops operating in Lodwar is recognized and commended."
While addressing the allegations, KDF vowed to cooperate with
other relevant authorities to enhance the delivery of security as mandated by
the constitution.
The new developments come a day after soldiers linked to KDF
were arrested by Lodwar police officers.
This was after allegedly slapping and disarming a traffic
officer who was manning a roadblock.
The
Kenyan DAILY POST
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