Fatuma Hadi appointed Kilifi police commander after the Shakahola massacre
Later, additional commanders of various units, such as the National Intelligence Service (NIS), will be named.
Fatuma Hadi, the former head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kilimani, is the new commander of the Kilifi County Police.
In response to the cult-related massacre in the Shakahola forest, all security commanders in the region have been eliminated.
Stephen Ambani, the head of DCI for Nakuru West, was promoted and given the title of County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) as part of the changes.
Later, additional commanders of various units, such as the National Intelligence Service (NIS), will be named.
The new team was ordered on Saturday to report by May 2 and join the DCI headquarters team leading the investigation into the saga.
Abdallah Komesha, head of the Investigations Bureau at the DCI’s headquarters, is leading the team investigating the scandal.
Before her deployment to Kilifi, Hadi was the assistant director of personnel at the DCI headquarters.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki visited the scene on Friday. And announced the redeployment of all Kilifi County police commanders to conduct a thorough investigation into the cult activities.
He stated that the commanders came from all levels and services, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the National Police Service (NPS), and the National Intelligence Service (NIS).
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro stated that some police officers who have overstayed in Kilifi and may have participated in cult activities should also be transferred.
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President William Ruto stated that all county commissioners and officers have been transferred due to “sleeping on the job.”
“We transferred all those who slept on the job, the commissioners, policemen, and CID officers who were present during the deaths of numerous Kenyans,” he said.
“We have instructed them to leave so that we can determine what transpired.”
Ruto announced on Sunday that he will establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the Shakahola massacre.
This follows the discovery of more than 109 bodies in shallow graves outside the forest.
The victims were members of the Paul Mackenzie Nthenge-founded Good News International Church.
Allegedly, they were buried after starving to death “to find Jesus.”Ruto stated on Sunday that the commission will be expected to examine the case thoroughly. And hold accountable anyone found to be responsible.
During a Sunday church service in West Pokot. He argued that the commission will also end incidents similar to the Shakahola massacre.
Ruto stated that he will appoint a Judicial Commission of Inquiry this week. To determine what transpired in Shakahola with Mackenzie and all of his collaborators.
William stated that he will engage in extensive discussions with spiritual leaders from across the nation. To establish a legal framework within which religious centers will operate.
Ruto, who condemned the Shakahola massacre, stated that the framework would assist in restraining those who seek personal gain in the name of religion.
“I will consult with our religious leaders to form a task force.” He said, “so that we can weed out the characters who want to abuse religion to run businesses and anti-religious activities.”
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“We want to provide a framework agreed upon with our religious leaders. That allows for self-regulation, so that our church, religious, and spiritual leaders have a way to alert the government. To those who abuse religion for other purposes.”
Pastor Ezekiel Odero has been linked to the deaths and will spend the weekend in custody pending a decision on his bail status on Tuesday, May 2.
There are believed to be dozens of additional bodies buried in shallow graves within the area.
About 36 individuals have been saved from starvation.
Mackenzie, who is currently in police custody. Is under investigation for allegedly influencing his followers to starve to death to meet their creator.
Additionally, police suspect that some of the victims were not starved to death. and may have been murdered and buried on the property.
He has denied any wrongdoing, but bail has been denied. He insists on closing his church in 2019.
According to his disciples, he instructed them to “meet Jesus” by starving themselves.
Fatuma Hadi appointed Kilifi police commander after the Shakahola massacre
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