Video shows police dragging injured man into station, assaulting bystander during Saba Saba protests

A disturbing video circulating online has shown the moment police officers dragged an injured man into Juja Police Station and assaulted another man who was attending to the injured victim during the Saba Saba protests.

The footage, recorded by residents from a nearby building, captures officers violently attacking a man who was trying to assist an injured civilian lying on the ground.

The injured individual appears weak and helpless as he receives aid.

Officers descend on both men, shoving and assaulting the one offering help before turning their attention to the already-injured victim.

The situation escalates as multiple officers take turns kicking, punching, and beating the man, who offers no resistance.

He is manhandled and struck repeatedly in a brutal show of force.

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The video then cuts to a chilling scene: officers dragging the injured man, his body limp and motionless, by his arms and trousers into the police station.

There is no indication that he received any medical assistance or that help was summoned.

The footage has sparked public outrage, with many Kenyans expressing horror at the blatant display of police brutality.

"No officer has the legal mandate to treat civilians like this," one user posted on X, echoing calls for immediate disciplinary action.

This incident is among several reports of alleged police violence during the Saba Saba demonstrations, which were organized to demand government accountability and defend constitutional rights.

Pressure is mounting on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Ministry of Interior to take swift and transparent action against those responsible.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) expressed concern about serious human rights violations committed during the Saba Saba anniversary protests, which included deadly violence, arbitrary arrests, and a heavy-handed police response throughout the country.

In a statement, KNCHR reported that by 6:30 pm, it had documented 10 fatalities and 29 injuries linked directly to the protests, which were held in 17 counties.

The Commission also recorded two abductions and 37 arrests, most of which it said appeared to target Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and protest organisers.

KNHRC condemned what it termed a flagrant disregard of court orders by security agencies, citing the widespread deployment of police officers.