CCTV Footage Shows Police Officers Shooting at Multimedia University Students

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has opened an inquiry into a shooting incident at Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) after footage surfaced showing security officers handling student demonstrations.

The protests, which began on Monday, June 8, 2026, escalated rapidly when armed officers, including some in plain clothes, forced their way into the campus.

Videos circulating online show officers firing tear gas and discharging firearms as they advance toward areas where students take cover.

Four students sustained injuries during the confrontation, and reports show the wounds affected critical parts of the body, including the neck, head, and back.

The injured students were identified as Abubakar Fugicha, Victor Kariuki, Evans Mugambi and Darren Sidandi.

Victor Kariuki, who continues treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, described the moment he got shot.

“There were civilian police officers carrying pistols while those in uniform had AK-47 rifles. The officers with pistols were aiming directly at us, and that is when I was hit,” said Victor.

Multimedia University  Witnesses Describe Escalating Chaos

Eyewitnesses described how the situation inside the hostels worsened as officers chased students into residential blocks.

“Kariuki, the student who was shot in the back, was right in front of me. If the bullet had missed him, it would have hit me. I ran back to the hostel, but one of the officers later came to the balcony and tried to aim at where we were hiding,” a student said.

Another student said officers openly discussed the shooting during the operation.

“One police officer told another that the one who had fired the bullet was called Seska and that he carried bullet number 27. When I asked why they were shooting at us, they told us that we had overpowered them and had called in civilians,” the student claimed.

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Injured Students Continue with Medical Care

Medical experts say removing one of the bullets could endanger a patient’s life.

Abubakar Fugicha now lives with a bullet lodged in his neck due to the risks linked to surgery.

Doctors are also preparing Victor Kariuki for surgery to remove a bullet lodged in his body.

“The specialist handling arteries and nerves says the bullet is being held by tissues and has not reached the spinal cord. I am waiting for the doctor today,” said Victor.

Leaders Demand Answers Over Police Entry

Student leaders raised concerns over how armed plain-clothed officers entered the university and why they used live ammunition.

“How and why did armed plain-clothes police officers enter this institution? Who authorised their entry and who directed them to open fire into a crowd of students? These are not unreasonable questions, they are the minimum we are owed,” said student leader Tamara Wachira.

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Shooting Sparks National Outcry

Activists condemned the incident and accused law enforcement of excessive force against young people.

“In this country today, we have trigger-happy police officers hunting young Kenyans at every opportunity. Beyond Kariuki and Abubakar, at least three other students suffer injuries, one here, another in Kajiado and another at Nairobi Hospital,” said Vocal Afrika activist Khalid Hussein.

As of now, IPOA is examining the conduct of the officers involved, the circumstances that led to the use of firearms inside the university, and compliance with operational procedures.

The incident reignites concerns over police accountability, as a similar case reported at MMU last year remains unresolved.

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A photo collage of Multimedia University library and CCTV footage of police officers engaging students at MMU during protests on Monday, June 8, 2026. PHOTO/ MMU/ Screengrab.