Matiang'i takes action over viral video of mother, son being whipped in public
Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i has condemned a viral video showing a lady and her son being whipped in public by persons believed to be her in-laws.
In the emotional video, the lady identified as Mama Kwamboka is seen begging for mercy, but her aggressors ignore her calls and continue whipping her.
One of the men heard speaking in the video accused Mama Kwamboka of insulting his brother and being disrespectful. She was also accused of stripping which is a taboo in the Luo community.
“Please help, he is killing me…You had ordered me to leave, I’m going now,” she cried for help.
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Collage photo of Mama Kwamboka being assaulted by persons believed to be her in-laws. [Photo: Courtesy][/caption]Responding to the video, Dr Matiang'i noted that he has directed the Nyanza region police boss to immediately apprehend the perpetrators and onlookers who cheered over the aggression.
“This is intolerable gender violence! It doesn't matter what this woman did! I have asked the RC Nyanza and his security team to immediately hunt for these beastly perpetrators & their crowd of onlookers and apprehend them so that an opportunity is set for them to face the law!” he tweeted
Meanwhile, the National Police Service (NPS) has also condemned the incident and commenced investigations with an aim of apprehending the aggressors.
“A video clip circulating on social media where an old lady and a young man assumed to be her son are being flogged by an unnamed aggressor has been noted by the National Police Service. The cruel act victimising the two for whatever reason is unjustified, unlawful and cruel.
“NPS joins outraged Kenyans in condemning the uncalled brutality against the two. There are legally laid down procedures of settling conflicts between people. The rule of law should always prevail against the rule of the mob in all situations. Our local police are handling the matter. We shall therefore share the outcome of their findings in due course,” NPS said.
Editor's note: Due to the nature of the video, it is not suitable for publishing.
Collage photo of Mama Kwamboka being assaulted by persons believed to be her in-laws. [Photo: Courtesy][/caption]Responding to the video, Dr Matiang'i noted that he has directed the Nyanza region police boss to immediately apprehend the perpetrators and onlookers who cheered over the aggression.
“This is intolerable gender violence! It doesn't matter what this woman did! I have asked the RC Nyanza and his security team to immediately hunt for these beastly perpetrators & their crowd of onlookers and apprehend them so that an opportunity is set for them to face the law!” he tweeted
Meanwhile, the National Police Service (NPS) has also condemned the incident and commenced investigations with an aim of apprehending the aggressors.
“A video clip circulating on social media where an old lady and a young man assumed to be her son are being flogged by an unnamed aggressor has been noted by the National Police Service. The cruel act victimising the two for whatever reason is unjustified, unlawful and cruel.
“NPS joins outraged Kenyans in condemning the uncalled brutality against the two. There are legally laid down procedures of settling conflicts between people. The rule of law should always prevail against the rule of the mob in all situations. Our local police are handling the matter. We shall therefore share the outcome of their findings in due course,” NPS said.
Editor's note: Due to the nature of the video, it is not suitable for publishing. What's Your Reaction?
