Detectives arrest motorists in a viral video assaulting traffic police officer (VIDEO)
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A motorist caught in a viral video assaulting a traffic police officer has been arrested by DCI detectives
A motorist caught in a viral video assaulting a traffic police officer has been arrested by DCI detectives.
According to reports, the suspect identified as Ian Njoroge, was apprehended at his home in the Jacaranda area of Kayole, Nairobi, on Sunday evening as part of an operation led by the Nairobi area DCI.
Police reports add that the injured traffic police officer was seeking treatment for the injuries sustained during the attack.
According to the police report, the motorist was flagged at around 8 a.m. on Sunday for obstructing Mirema Drive.
“A police officer was on duty along Kamiti Road at Mirema Junction controlling traffic, the officer spotted a motor vehicle which was making a U-turn on the road causing obstruction to other road users,” the police report reads in part.
“When he approached the said motor vehicle, the driver hit the road kerb and got stuck.”
During the stop, a traffic police officer boarded the vehicle and, according to the report, directed the driver to the Kasarani Police Station.
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Officers investigating the incident say the motorist drew a sword from under the seat while driving near the Quickmatt supermarket on Kamiti Road.
Fearing for his own safety, the police officer is said to have jumped out of the car and fled, with the motorist on him.
The video shows the unidentified man knocking down the police officer with an overhand before soccer-kicking him in the face.
During the scuffle, the motorist allegedly stole a police pocket phone battery, which has yet to be recovered.
Meanwhile, the police officer sought medical attention at Crestview Mother and Child Wellness Centre Kasarani and was referred to Mama Lucy for further treatment.
Anyone who does this to a police officer should be shot dead.
— Robert ALAI, HSC (@RobertAlai) June 2, 2024
How do you assault a uniformed police officer in this manner?
How? Are you even normal? Do you know the role of a police officer? pic.twitter.com/cRhKQE7PZl
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