Man caught on camera assaulting traffic officer on Kamiti Road arrested

Man captured on camera assaulting a police officer on Kamiti Road. [Screenshot]

A 19 year old man who was captured on camera assaulting a traffic officer on Kamiti Road in Mirema, has been arrested.

The suspect, known as Ian Ngige Njoroge, was at his rental apartment at Green Span estate in Donholm when he was arrested.

According to an incident report made at the Kasarani police station, the traffic officer, Jacob Ogendo, was on duty on Kamiti Road when he spotted a motor vehicle making a U Turn on the road causing obstruction to other road users.

"When the officer approached the said motor vehicle, the driver hit the road kerb and got stuck. In the process the officer managed to enter the vehicle on the front passenger's seat and instructed the driver to drive to the police station," reads the report.

"On reaching opposite quick mart, the driver suddenly stopped and drew a sword under the seat. The officer jumped out of the vehicle for his own safety and the driver followed him with blows and kicks."

The officer is said to have been rescued by members of the public and taken to Crestview mother and child wellness centre Kasarani for treatment.

He was later referred to Mama Lucy for further treatment.