The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is now seeking 21 days to hold Nairobi Central Police OCS Samson Taalam so as to enable IPOA complete there investigation.
According to DPP, Taalam played a crucial role in interfering with evidence at the police station by hiring a technician who tempered with the CCTV camera.
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Even though the act is seen as a clear attempt to block the investigation, IPOA also confirmed being in possession of his mobile phone which will be used during the investigation.
“There are witnesses, particularly police officers who were on duty on the material day, who are yet to be interviewed and have their statements recorded.
Given the respondent’s position as OCS, there is a high likelihood that he will interfere with these potential witnesses.
This limited period of detention is the least intrusive measure we can take to safeguard the interests of justice and ensure the victims’ rights are upheld” said DPP
Prosecution team told the Court that the accused has already demonstrated he can interfere with evidence thus the need to keep hold him for a few days so as to enable them conclude there investigation.
