‘Though I am hurt, I forgive him” – Police officer forgives man who beat him in Kasarani

A police officer in Nairobi has forgiven a teenager who attacked him, following intervention from former governor Mike Sonko.

Ogendo expressed interest in meeting Njoroge’s family for reconciliation and forgiveness, with the family required to publicly apologize.

“Even though I am hurt, I will agree to forgive him,” stated Ogendo.

Ian Njoroge has been charged with robbery with violence, assault and resisting arrest at the Milimani Law Courts.

Meanwhile, Ogendo strongly denied asking for a bribe from the driver during the incident.

During the hearing of the case in court on June 4, the defense had claimed he requested Ksh10,000, from Njoroge who had committed a traffic offence.

Njoroge, who appeared in court on Tuesday before Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi, is now dealing with serious charges like robbery with violence causing grievous harm, and resisting arrest.

However, he denied all three charges as the prosecution led by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), pushed for Njoroge’s detention for more investigation.

Although Njoroge’s legal team objected, the court allowed the prosecution one day to hold Njoroge at Industrial Area prison for medical assessment at Kenyatta Hospital.

Njoroge is accused of stealing a police communication gadget and a phone worth Ksh50,000 from Corporal Ogendo, and then causing serious harm to him.