Kware police Station officers in Embakasi have arrested three Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officers following a violent confrontation during an arrest.
The incident began when the police officers, among them a duty officer, a non-commissioned officer (NCO), and a crime aide, arrested two individuals in the Pipeline area during a routine patrol.
While transporting the arrested individuals to the station, an unknown person jumped into the vehicle and violently grabbed one of the officers by the neck, attempting to strangle her.
During the struggle, the two arrested individuals joined the altercation.
In the ensuing chaos, one of the officers reached for her firearm, resulting in an accidental discharge.
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According to Capital News, the suspect who had attacked the officer sustained a gunshot wound to the right thigh, while the officer suffered neck bruises and damage to her clothing.
The injured suspect was rushed to Mama Lucy Hospital for treatment.
Upon arrival at the station, the two detained individuals were uncooperative and refused to identify themselves until it was revealed they were KDF officers.
They also presented a military ID for the injured suspect.
