New revelations indicate that the officers’ failure to testify was the cause of acquittal of the suspects last Friday. EVIDENCEThe trial magistrate Joe Omido proceeded to close the prosecution case without the officers testifying. Legal experts opined that the failure by the officers to testify watered down the prosecution case. Lawyer David Mongeri noted that the arresting and investigating officers were crucial witnesses in the case. Mr M’Mbijiwe and Mr Ngugi, who were charged with abuse of office by cushioning Mr Waiganjo, as he allegedly masqueraded as a senior police officer for years, without detection, were acquitted.

Source: Daily Nation May 12, 2020 10:18 UTC