- A motorist who brutally assaulted a traffic police officer during a traffic stop in Mirema on Sunday has been arrested
- The suspect, Ian Njoroge, was apprehended at his home in Kayole, Nairobi, by the Nairobi area DCI
- The officer, who suffered injuries during the attack, is receiving treatment at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
A motorist who brutally assaulted a traffic police officer during a routine traffic stop has been arrested.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, drew significant public outrage after videos of the attack circulated on social media.
The officer, Corporal (CPL), was on duty along Kamiti Road at Mirema Junction around 08:00 hours, directing traffic.
He noticed a vehicle causing an obstruction by attempting an illegal U-turn. When the officer approached, the driver hit the road kerb, rendering the vehicle immobile.
CPL then entered the car and instructed the driver to head to the Kasarani Police Station.
As they neared Quick Mart on Kamiti Road, the driver, identified as Ian Njoroge, suddenly stopped the vehicle.
He then drew a sword from beneath his seat, prompting the officer to exit the car for his safety.
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Njoroge pursued CPL, delivering a series of blows and kicks that knocked the officer into a trench.
Passersby intervened, allowing CPL to escape further harm. During the scuffle, Njoroge stole the officer’s police pocket phone battery before fleeing the scene.
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CPL sought immediate medical attention at Crestview Mother and Child Wellness Centre in Kasarani before being referred to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital for further treatment.
His injuries, though serious, are not life-threatening.
The assault, captured on video, shows Njoroge, clad in a red basketball jersey and jeans, attacking the officer with an overhand punch followed by a soccer-style kick to the face.
The video sparked a wave of condemnation on social media, leading to a swift response from law enforcement.
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Later that evening, officers from the Nairobi area Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) tracked Njoroge to his residence in the Jacaranda area of Kayole, Nairobi, where he was apprehended.
He is now in police custody facing multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer and theft.
The Kasarani police have confirmed the arrest and indicated that further investigations are underway.
They have also appealed to the public for any additional information that may assist in their inquiry.
