NAIROBI, Kenya- Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishen Angoya has been released unconditionally after his dramatic arrest over the alleged release of 64 suspects detained during the nationwide fuel protests and matatu strike.
Lawyer Erick Muriuki confirmed Tuesday evening that the senior police officer had been freed, although investigations into the matter would continue.
“The good OCS is finally free. He has been released unconditionally, but investigations will still continue,” Muriuki said.
Angoya had been arrested by senior police commanders over allegations of abuse of office after allegedly authorising the release of dozens of suspects who had been arrested during violent demonstrations linked to soaring fuel prices and the cost of living crisis.
The officer was later hospitalised at a facility in Lang’ata after reportedly developing complications related to high blood pressure while in custody.
His arrest sparked outrage among lawyers, human rights groups and activists, who accused authorities of intimidating officers exercising lawful discretion.
The Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group had earlier condemned the arrest, arguing that granting police bond is a lawful constitutional function and warning against political interference within the police service.
Meanwhile, the National Police Service dismissed reports that Angoya was being processed for a court appearance, clarifying that internal disciplinary and administrative procedures involving officers do not automatically result in criminal prosecution.
The controversy surrounding Angoya’s arrest emerged amid heightened tension following violent fuel protests that left several people dead, dozens injured and hundreds arrested across the country.
