Activist Boniface Mwangi Reveals Shocking Assault by Drunk Police Officer
Renowned activist and journalist Boniface Mwangi has opened up about a harrowing experience that nearly cost him his life. On the night of Wednesday, April 2, Mwangi claims he was assaulted by three police officers from the Kilimani Police Station after they stormed his Sema Ukweli offices, allegedly in response to a noise complaint.
In a detailed statement posted on his official X account, Mwangi recounted how the officers—one of whom he described as drunk and chewing miraa—confronted him aggressively. “I tried to ask the senior officer at the scene why the officer was working and carrying a firearm while intoxicated and chewing miraa. That’s when all hell broke loose, and a scuffle ensued,” he narrated.
The situation quickly escalated. Mwangi says the drunk officer attempted to shoot him before he was handcuffed, dragged out of his office, and thrown into a police vehicle. During this time, the same officer reportedly struck him in the ribs with his gun. The tight handcuffs left wounds on his hands and wrists, and Mwangi noted that the officers abandoned the handcuffs on the ground, which were later picked up by his colleagues.
Upon arriving at Kilimani Police Station, the abuse continued. Mwangi alleges that the intoxicated officer entered his cell and resumed the beating, with assistance from another officer who restrained him. His screams for help were heard by his colleagues who had followed the police vehicle to the station.
The following day, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) arranged for Mwangi to be taken to Nairobi Hospital. There, he received pain medication and underwent a series of tests, including X-rays and scans. “Luckily, I had no fractures,” he shared. However, he did sustain visible injuries including a busted lip, bruised wrists and knees, and sore ribs.
Mwangi was released on a Ksh5,000 police bond after giving a full statement to the OCS, who allegedly urged him to keep the matter private, promising internal action. The officers involved also reportedly pleaded with Mwangi not to make the assault public.
Despite these promises, Mwangi filed a formal complaint with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), citing distrust in the OCS’s commitment to justice. In a turn of events, Mwangi later learned that charges had been filed against him in the Kibera Law Courts while he was out of the country. He was accused of “offensive conduct and assault.”
The court issued an arrest warrant due to his absence. However, his lawyer intervened and presented travel documents to prove he was abroad for work. The plea-taking was rescheduled to April 15, 2025.
Mwangi’s story raises serious concerns about police conduct, accountability, and abuse of power. The case is now under IPOA investigation, and all eyes will be on the Kibera Law Courts as the legal process unfolds.
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Activist Boniface Mwangi Reveals Shocking Assault by Drunk Police Officer