Former prison officer Jackson Kuria Kihara, popularly known as Cop Shakur, has announced his resignation from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement, citing a shift in his personal mission.
However, he reaffirmed his support for the group’s broader goals of justice and reform.
“After much reflection, I have decided to step away from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity movement,” Shakur said in a statement.
“This decision is not a rejection of the movement’s mission, but rather a realignment with my personal principles and goals.”
Shakur said he informed fellow movement leaders Patrick Osoi and Hiram Kimathi ahead of his public announcement.
While he did not disclose his next steps, he hinted at continued involvement in advocacy work aligned with his values.
“I remain committed to justice and peaceful reform,” he added. “I wish the movement success as it continues its vital work for a fairer society.”
Cop Shakur rose to national prominence during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, where he gained recognition for his outspoken criticism of government policies and his calls for accountability within law enforcement.
On July 30, he was arrested at the Kahawa Law Courts, where he had appeared for a scheduled hearing.
According to reports, officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) apprehended him and transferred him to their headquarters in Nairobi.
In a statement, the DCI alleged that Shakur alongside former KDF officer Patrick Nyambaka Osoi was under investigation for suspected links to terrorism.
“In a related development, Jackson Kuria Kihara, alias Cop Shakur, was arrested in Kahawa West in connection with the same offences,” the DCI said.
The statement also noted that he was found in possession of a red beret with the FBI symbol at the time of arrest.
