A family from Mwongori location in Borabu constituency has called upon the government to disband the community policing group in the region, claiming that implementers were pursuing personal interests.
Speaking on Thursday to HiviSasa.com, family members, led Mr Julius Kinanga accused members of the community policing of carrying out their mandate in a discriminatory manner by using it as an avenue to settle scores.
According to them, a section of the community policing members, who had been having land issues with him descended on him on Wednesday and brutally beat all family members for allegedly participating in selling illicit brews.
“I am disappointed that they came to my house and beat me, my wife and two children for allegedly brewing chang’aa. They were accusing me of resisting an arrest yet I have never been in the illicit brewing business. They were used by my neighbour who has been wrangling with me over a piece of land,” Kinanga said.
Mr Kinanga urged the local administration and the police officers to investigate the claims and have justice done to his family members.
“My wife and two children can barely walk. What is so sad is that we never committed the alleged crime. The authorities should investigate and take an action against these people for failing to execute responsibilities as per the law,” he said.
Area chief David Ogega confirmed the incident and said his office had summoned and promised to take an action against the four community policing members who are said to have perpetrated the incident.
“My administration is disciplined and I cannot allow people to taint my name. I have summoned them and hopefully we will get the truth behind the accusations before taking a step. Human life must be respected by all irrespective e of over positions,” he said.