Police have arrested a driver who attacked and seriously injured a police officer on June 2, 2024 at a roadblock in Kasarani.

Ian Njoroge was arrested from a hideout within Jacaranda area in Kayole on Monday night. 

He was arrested by CRIB Detectives from Nairobi area after a viral video of him attacking a traffic cop along Kamiti road, in Kasarani. 

Njoroge was escorted to Kasarani police station where he is being held before his arraignment in court.

The police officer was assaulted byNjoroge while on duty along Kamiti Road at Mirema Junction.

According to the police report, the incident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m on Sunday.

The officer who was controlling traffic, noticed a vehicle making an illegal U-turn, causing obstruction to other road users.

As the officer approached the vehicle to address the violation, the driver hit the road kerb, causing the car to get stuck.

“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.

“He fell into the trench and in the process the driver took his police pocket phone battery and left with it,” read part of police report.

Members of the public quickly intervened.

Rescuing the officer and taking him to Crestview Mother and Child Wellness Centre in Kasarani for first aid.

Due to the severity of his injuries, he was subsequently referred to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital for further treatment.