Authorities have arrested former prisons officer Jackson Kuria Kihara, widely known as Cop Shakur, and ex-KDF officer Patrick Nyambaka Osoi over alleged links to terror-related activities. The two are believed to be affiliated with the activist group Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI), which rose to prominence during the 2024 anti-finance bill demonstrations.
The arrest of Patrick Osoi was executed in a coordinated operation along Lang’ata Road. Following his apprehension, he was arraigned at the Kahawa Law Courts where he faced multiple charges, including offences under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012 and alleged possession of a firearm. He remains in custody at Muthaiga Police Station pending a court ruling on custodial orders.
Shortly after, Cop Shakur was arrested in Kahawa West in connection with the same allegations. At the time of his arrest, he was reportedly found with a red beret marked with the initials “FBI.” He is set to appear before the Kahawa Law Courts.
Before his arrest, Cop Shakur posted a video online from outside the court premises, declaring he had come to support his friend Osoi. In the clip, he held a Kenyan flag and claimed he was being unfairly targeted, stating, “The only thing I’m having here is my flag.” The footage showed two unidentified men in suits, one displaying a badge, approaching him without clearly identifying themselves.
Cop Shakur became a notable figure during the 2024 Gen Z-led protests, where he vocally opposed government financial policies. He marched alongside young demonstrators carrying placards with slogans criticizing state leadership. His activism led to a salary deduction during his tenure at the Kenya Prisons Service.
In May 2025, he announced via social media that he had been dismissed from the service, a move he attributed to his outspoken activism. Despite the dismissal, he remained committed to his advocacy, aligning himself with movements challenging brutality and perceived government excesses.
The ongoing investigation into both individuals points to possible wider concerns about the intersection of activism, former security personnel, and national security in Kenya. Their arraignment and subsequent legal proceedings are being closely watched.
