Police officer filmed shooting civilian in Nairobi to be presented in court

A police officer caught on camera shooting an unarmed civilian in Nairobi's central Business District on Tuesday during the protests, has been been arrested.

Two officers, Masinde Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, who were captured on video assaulting and shooting at hawker Boniface Kariuki in Nairobi, are scheduled to be presented in court today

The arrest follows orders from inspector general of police Douglas Kanja, who also directed that the officer be arraigned in court immediately over the shocking incident that was widely circulated on social media.

The national police service acknowledged the use of an antiriot shotgun against an unarmed civilian, in a statement issued Tuesday evening.

According to the NPS, the victim was rushed to hospital and is currently responding well to the ongoing treatment.

IG Kanja condemned on the same breath the violent acts by groups of armed individuals seen roaming parts of the city wielding crude weapons during protests. 

He vowed firm action against such elements.