The National Police Service (NPS) has interdicted and disclosed the identities of two police officers arrested in connection with the shooting and injuring of protesters in Nairobi.

In a statement on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga revealed that two police officers have been arrested following the incident that drew widespread condemnation from across the country.

“Following yesterday’s disturbing shooting incident, the National Police Service (NPS) wishes to provide the following update to the public: The details of the two police officers arrested yesterday are as follows: 1. No. 119413 Police Constable Klinzy Barasa Masinde 2. No. 117193 Police Constable Duncan Kiprono,” the police statement reads.

Recuperating at KNH

“The two officers have now been interdicted and are currently being processed by the homicide team at the DCI headquarters, pending further action.”

Police further indicated that the victim of the police brutality, Boniface Kariuki, is recuperating at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery.

“Additionally, the victim, identified as Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, is recuperating in stable condition at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi following successful surgery,” the statement read.

“The National Police Service (NPS) deeply regrets this unjustified act and commiserates with the victim and his family, while reaffirming its full commitment to ensuring justice is served.”

Kariuki was caught on camera being roughed up by the two police officers before one of them opened fire and shot him in the head at close range.

In the graphic video, Kariuki instantly fell to the ground before the police officers casually walked away from the crime scene.

Emergency surgery

He was rushed to the hospital after losing significant blood from the head injury and was admitted to the emergency section of the Kenyatta National Hospital, where he is currently recuperating.

“The patient was received here at around 4:00 pm. He was promptly evaluated by the emergency team, the necessary first aid administered, and tests conducted,” Director-General of Health Patrick Amoth said.

A statement from the Kenyatta National Hospital Acting CEO, Dr William Sigilai, revealed that Kariuki was in the ICU after a two-hour surgery was conducted on him to remove a bullet from his brain.

Sigilai revealed that Kariuki’s situation remains critical due to the nature of the injuries he suffered.

“A CT scan of the brain confirmed the bullet struck the left side of the head. The patient was then wheeled into the operating theatre at around 8:50 pm, where a complex and delicate surgery was conducted by a multidisciplinary team under the leadership of Dr Sam Njiru, consultant neurosurgeon,” Sigilai stated.

“This procedure lasted 2 hours, and the bullet was successfully removed. The patient was then transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he remains on mechanical ventilation. While his condition is still critical, he is alive and under close, round-the-clock observation and care by our medical team. In total, 16 patients were received at Kenyatta National Hospital as a result of the protest-related unrest.”