Police officer detained after demanding Ksh.25K to release man he had arrested
Published on: April 16, 2019 07:53 (EAT)
A police constable based in Kitengela was on Tuesday arrested in Embakasi for allegedly demanding money from a civilian over an unknown offence.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), constable Steve Omondi had allegedly arrested a man for committing an “undisclosed offence” within Kasarani area and solicited Ksh.25,000 in order to release him.
A motor vehicle – Toyota Mark II – belonging to the cop was also detained during the arrest.
#SteveOmondi,a Police Constable based in #Kitengela has been arrested within Embakasi for demanding money with menaces.The suspect arrested a Man for undisclosed offence within Kasarani area and demanded for Ksh.25,000 to secure his release. Motor vehicle(Toyota Mark II)detained. pic.twitter.com/RAdQI1q0ls
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) April 16, 2019
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