Kenyans Online Seek Help to Identify Police Officer Who Shot Mask Vendor: "Nani Anamjua"

• Kenyans were heartbroken after watching the photo of a young man who was selling masks being shot by a police officer in broad daylight
• The young man, who was unarmed, had raised his hands in the air and was sent away but on second thought, one of the officers turn around and shot him
• Furious Kenyans are now looking for him to ensure that the man who was shot gets justice and the policeman gets punished for the act

Nairobi, Kenya: A section of Kenyans has asked for help to identify a policeman who was seen shooting a young man who was only selling masks.

What happened to the mask vendor?

In the heartwrenching video, the young man is seen standing against the doorway of a shop, terrified as police ran after protesters who were seeking the resignation of Eliud Langat.

"Share widely until we find this journalist. He might have a perfect shot of this killer cop who has just killed mask hawker Ali in cold blood. He's uncovered here," said Kihuria Wa Ndorongo.

"And possibly reach out to the other journalists who might have been at this venue. Location is Moi Avenue, near Clarion Hotel- just outside Khoja Jamakhtana, Jevanjee," he added.

How did Kenyans react to the killing?

As soon as the video landed online, people from all walks of life condemned the shooting, as it was at close range and yet the man was unarmed.

Kenyans trooped to their social media handles and called out the increasing cases of police brutality, with the most recent one being the case of Albert Ojwang.

Celebrities such as Abel Mutua and Kate the Actress among others, have shared their displeasure with the whole situation.

How did Kenyans react to the story

Jane Karanja:

"In whose hands r we safe,wanyama ata wako na utu kuwashida hawa waanajiita walinda nchi,wanabore ata

Sherine Tetyoo:

"Some one to confirm if huyo police alienda training ama NI wale WA kina my cousin NI mkuu wa police,aingie Tu direct coz l don't think this can happened to a muture,full train police, very sad my heart is bleeding 🤦😭😭😭."

Silvanuh Yule Mjunior

"As we talk this officer should have been discharged of duty and put behind bars for such an offence. He doesn't even look like a real police officer look at his cap."

Yusuf Humphrey:

"Mask vendor surely....mwenye anauza mask KSh 10bob kutafuta riziki, sa bottom up ni kuua watu....🤔🤔🤔."3m

Coh Loh:

"This man woke up today just like anybody else,well and energetic to make this day better than yesterday, decided to forget all his challenges and continue stretching higher for his hopeful family. He was born and raised in Kenya, where peace love and unity are preached by word of mouth but the reality is the opposite. In his struggles to excel, his own country takes him out, may the judgement of God prevail."

Chacha Ssmmy

"Ni hivi tu mpaka wenye uwezo ya kununulia watoto wao wasio na maadili kazi hii na kuwaachia vijana wakakmavu those usesocial conversant with dealingling with ordinary protesters."

Outrage as policeman shoots protester

In another story, a man who was selling masks as demonstrators took to the streets demanding the resignation of Lagat after blogger's death was sadly shot by police.

Kenyans who watched the video were outraged because the man wasn't carrying any weapon to warrant death.

The shooting intensified public anger and human rights groups demanded justice and an end to police brutality.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke