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“The law requires police officers to carry out their duties in full compliance with the rule of law and with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms,” Ogada said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He accused some officers of intimidation, arbitrary arrests and harassment of business operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The activists said they supported efforts to tackle crime and insecurity but urged authorities to ensure police operations remain lawful, transparent and respectful of citizens’ rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Atela Beach Resort management said it had lodged a complaint with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and initiated legal action following the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The resort’s communications and marketing manager Winnie Wenga Walcott,said about 12 police officers, some allegedly in civilian clothing, entered the premises at around 7:40 p.m. while it was crowded with customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are still trying to understand the reason for the raid. Some officers who were not in uniform entered the venue and began collecting shisha pots from customers’ tables,” Walcott said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She said 10 shisha pots were seized and loaded into police vehicles. Walcott further alleged that officers searched customers’ bags, leading to complaints of missing valuables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The operation caused panic among patrons, many of whom left without settling their bills, resulting in financial losses for the establishment, she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walcott alleged that tensions escalated when customers questioned officers who were searching personal belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “One officer cocked his firearm and another threw tear gas into the crowd,” she said. One of the security guard was shot in the thigh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She also claimed that individuals attempting to assist the injured guard were assaulted by officers, allegations that could not be independently verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the incident, Walcott praised customers who she said helped protect the premises during the chaos and assured the public that the resort had resumed normal operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “What shocked us most was the number of officers involved,” she said. At one point, there appeared to be more than 50 officers participating in the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has recorded statements from witnesses, according to the resort management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Police had not publicly commented on the allegations at the time of publication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Human rights activists and the management of a Kisumu entertainment venue have condemned a police operation that allegedly left a security guard wounded and caused property damage, calling for investigations into the conduct of officers involved. The criticism follows a raid at Atela Beach Resort in Dunga, Kisumu, on Sunday evening, during which a female […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24533","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crime","category-featured"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG-20260608-WA0039-768x1024.jpg\")