Traffic Cop Draws Gun, Attempts to Shoot Nakuru MCA
Mwangi Muraya, MCA for the Viwandani Ward in Naivasha, claims that a traffic police officer attempted to shoot him in the Nakuru County Assembly for unknown motives.
While addressing the media on Tuesday, the MCA explained that the traffic officer had been pursuing him from Gilgil and blocked his path as he made his way to the County Assembly offices in Nakuru.
Muraya stated that he stopped his vehicle to determine what violations he had committed, but the traffic officer demanded his identification documents.
Muraya then identified himself as a County Assembly member representing the Viwandani Ward. According to the MCA’s account, he informed the traffic officer that he was going to the County Assembly to fulfill his responsibilities as a county legislator.
He claimed that the traffic officer drew out his gun and pointed it at him, threatening that he would fire even if he was the president of the country.
Muraya claimed that officers from Kapembwo Police Station, Nakuru arrived at the site minutes past 2:00 pm and restrained the traffic cop. His firearm was also taken.Â
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According to the MCA, this is not the first time he has been followed by a traffic officer. The MCA disclosed that the law enforcement officer had followed him on multiple occasions in the past.
He pleaded with Kapembwo station police officers to determine why the traffic officer decided to operate illegally, particularly by following him to the County Assembly, which is a protected building.
In addition, he demanded disciplinary action against the traffic officer, including expulsion from the Service.
The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether the officer violated section 64 of the Police Act, which requires all officers to abide by standing orders and the Code of Regulations for the duration of his service.
In its absence, the officer will be subject to disciplinary action as determined by the National Police Service (NPS).Â
Traffic Cop Draws Gun, Attempts to Shoot Nakuru MCA
