The DCI on Sunday arrested a robbery with violence and rape suspect in a chaotic arrest that almost cost their lives.
According to the detectives, the suspect was arrested at the Kiamanyeki area of Mwea East in Kirinyaga where he had gone into hiding.
Earlier, the arrest almost turned into a tragedy after villagers where the suspect was hiding blocked and almost killed the officers for failing introduce themselves.
According to the angry crowd, the officers who were then dressed in civilian clothes, were abductors.
It took the efforts of the local administration and police to calm down the angry residents who were baying for their blood.
“A rowdy mob, however, pooled forces and attacked the officers who were onboard a government vehicle threatening to set it ablaze should they not release the suspect,” DCI shared after the ordeal.
”Thanks to a back up by the local police, area chief, and Nyumba Kumi heads, who prevailed over the tense situation and facilitated the taking into custody of the dangerous suspect,” they added.
The officers have since warned members of the public against obstructing officers on duty, terming such acts as criminal offences.
“The DCI cautions members of the public that obstructing police officers in the course of executing their constitutional mandate is a serious criminal offence, and much worse is any attempt to aid the escape of a criminal offender or prisoner,” DCI added.