Ondimu condemns police misconduct in recent incidents

In the wake of national grief and growing calls for justice over the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang, celebrated Nakuru-based police officer Sammy Ondimu Ngare, fondly known as Askari ni Binadamu has stepped into the light with a powerful and emotional message to his colleagues in the service.

Taking to his social media platforms, Ngare penned an open letter to fellow officers on Facebook, urging them not to lose hope in the system they swore to protect.

"Dear colleagues," he starts his message, “It's me, your colleague son from Bahati Nakuru.”

"As police officers, we are not just enforcers of the law. We are also expected to uphold integrity, transparency, and humanity in everything we do," he writes.

Ngare, known widely for his unwavering commitment to nurturing better relationships between law enforcement and civilians, reminds his fellow officers that the uniform doesn’t strip them off their empathy.

“Do to others what you would feel if done to your son, daughter, mother, father, or brother, you won't feel bad. Kenyans are our brothers and sisters. It is only the badge we wear that differentiates us,” he notes on his post.

The case of Ojwang', he says, must be a turning point. A moment to reflect and recommit to the core values of the service.

Ngare further commended the leadership’s decision to allow investigations to proceed independently and hailed the move by DIG Lagat to step aside, calling it a necessary gesture in the pursuit of truth and justice.

“No one is above the law and justice must prevail, for Ojwang's family, and the dignity of our profession,” he states firmly.

But Ngare’s message isn’t just about accountability. It’s also about healing and reinstating public faith between the men in uniform and the people they are meant to serve and protect.

“To my fellow officers, let us not lose hope in the system we swore to protect. And above all, let us remain vigilant and committed to building a service that reflects fairness, accountability, and respect for life,” he appeals to his colleagues.

He concludes his message by offering his condolence to Ojwang’s family.

Ngare has been at the forefront in leading projects aimed at healing the relationship between the police and the public, particularly focusing on street families, victims of gender based violence and persons with disabilities.

Previously, he has been awarded by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) as the most outstanding police officer in Nakuru county and has also won the Dear award in USA.