NAIROBI, Kenya – Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has condemned the killing of 17-year-old Ibrahim Ramadhan Chege, who was fatally shot in the head by a police officer in Majengo on Monday evening.
Chege succumbed to his injuries shortly after being rushed to the hospital.
His death has sparked outrage, with Hassan demanding urgent action against the officer responsible.
“The senseless killing of Ibrahim is a tragedy that deeply saddens and angers me,” the MP said in a statement on his X account. “His life, full of potential, was cruelly cut short.”
Hassan described the shooting as part of a troubling pattern of police violence, calling for immediate accountability.
He urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to launch a swift and thorough investigation.
“This is not an isolated incident. The officer responsible must be apprehended and held accountable for his actions,” he stated.
The senseless killing of Ibrahim Ramadhan Chege, a 17 year-old youth from Kamukunji, is a tragedy that deeply saddens and angers me. I strongly condemn the murder of Ibrahim, who was shot in the head by a police officer in Majengo yesterday evening and died shortly after being…
The MP extended his condolences to Chege’s mother, Hadija, and his grieving family, vowing to push for justice.
Chege’s killing has reignited concerns over police brutality in Kenya, where rights groups have long accused security forces of using excessive force, particularly against young men in informal settlements.
Authorities are under pressure to act swiftly as the community demands answers and justice for the slain teenager.
