Kenya: IPOA Launches Probe Into Fatal Shooting of Garissa Taxi Driver At Modika Barrier

Kenya: IPOA Launches Probe Into Fatal Shooting of Garissa Taxi Driver At Modika Barrier

Nairobi -- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of a civilian in Garissa County, following an early morning incident involving police officers.

IPOA Probes Fatal Shooting of Garissa Man by DCI Officer

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has launched investigations into the fatal shooting of a man in Garissa County allegedly involving a police officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 23, 2026, IPOA said its Rapid Response Team had commenced investigations into the death of Adan Mohamed Hassan, who was shot on April 21, 2026 near the Modika Barrier. The authority said it i…