Kenya: Ruto Gives Police Green Light to Shoot Terrorists

31 March 2014

POLICE officers have orders to use their firearms to fight terrorist and criminals in accordance with the laws of Kenya, Deputy President William Ruto has said.

Ruto yesterday said officers have a right to use their firearms whenever they feel their lives and those of the citizens they protect are in danger.

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