Armed police imposter arrested manning illegal roadblock in Trans Mara
A roadblock mounted by traffic police officers. Police in Trans Mara have arrested a 24-year-old man found manning an illegal roadblock while in possession of a firearm.
Police in Trans Mara have arrested a 24-year-old man found manning an illegal roadblock while in possession of a firearm.
Mr Sammy Munyenye was found with the AK47 rifle near Saparingo conservancy along Saparingo-Kirindon road.
Trans Mara South Sub County Commissioner Mr George Onyango said the man wore jungle green clothes which resembled those of security officers.
“On Friday morning, an informer alerted us of a man who was armed and was suspected not to be a security officer. He wore some clothes which resemble those of police officers. Our officers moved with speed and arrested him,” said Mr Onyango.
For safe carriage
The administrator explained that the suspect had a rifle without a magazine.
The man alleged that one of the Narok County rangers had given him the firearm for safe carriage.
“We are conducting investigations. We are also looking for the said ranger who has apparently disappeared. We intend to arrest him and get details of the source of the gun. We have also sent details of the firearm to Nairobi for ballistic investigations,” said Mr Onyango.
