- Julius Mwangi Njogu was among the young protestors shot by police officers during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests
- A viral video captured him writhing in pain while sitting in a police vehicle
- Many were relieved to learn that he survived the ordeal and is recuperating in hospital
Kenyans breathed a collective sigh of relief upon learning that the man who wailed in agony inside a police car after being shot in the legs is alive.
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The protestor sustained several gunshot wounds during the chaotic demonstrations in the Nairobi central business district.
A heartbreaking video captured him being frogmarched to a police vehicle despite limping and bleeding.
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The story was reignited on Facebook by philanthropist Dr Joseph Mur, who sought his whereabouts.
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The man’s name is Julius Mwangi Njogu, and he’s currently recuperating at Kenyatta National Hospital, ward 6A.
Upon learning that Njogu is still alive, Dr Murimi proposed a plan to visit him, adding that prayers and blood donations might save a life.
Kenyans scold police for arresting injured Njogu
When Njogu’s video went viral online, Kenyans condemned the police for arresting someone with visible injuries.
He writhed in pain while showing the wounds in his legs, questioning why he was being mistreated for fighting for his country.
The evident discomfort and pain did little to change the police officers’ minds as they let him sit in the vehicle with blood oozing from the wounds.
Many opined that the officers should have taken him to the hospital before he bled excessively.
The incident unfolded as thousands of protesters stormed Kenya’s Parliament in response to a finance bill proposing new taxes.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke