Court Confirms Koome's Role in Police Brutality

Helsingin Sanomat reports that the suspended inspector general has denied any crimes.

Court confirms Koome's role in police brutality

Former Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has suffered a blow after the High Court dismissed his bid to overturn a ruling that held him personally accountable for police brutality.

High Court upholds decision Japhet Koome should compensate KMPDU boss Davji Atellah after teargas attack

The High Court declined to overturn a decision in which former Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome was found guilty of brutalising striking doctors.

Judge declines to set aside ruling on ex-IG Koome culpability

The High Court has declined to set aside a judgment that found Japhet Koome personally liable for the acts and omissions of police officers under his command during his tenure as the Inspector General of Police.  Lady Justice R.E. Aburili, in her ruling, dismissed Koome’s application, noting that he had been duly served with the […]