Driver attacks traffic cops in shocking incident of road rage

A motorist brutally attacked a traffic policeman on Kamiti Road in Nairobi on Sunday morning after he was caught making an illegal U-turn.

The shocking altercation, captured on video by onlookers, sparked widespread outrage and led to an intensive police manhunt for the attacker. The incident began at about 8am at Mirema junction when Corporal Jacob Ogendo approached a sedan car that was stuck in a ditch after the driver attempted to flee when he was spotted making the illegal manoeuvre. Ogendo helped the driver and his passenger free the vehicle and then directed the driver to drive to the nearby Kasarani police station while he himself sat in the passenger seat.

However, the situation quickly escalated after they had driven a short distance. In a sudden and violent outburst, the driver pulled the hand brake and reportedly pulled out a sword from under his seat, causing Corporal Ogendo to fear for his life and jump out of the moving vehicle. Although Ogendo sustained injuries while fleeing, he could not evade the enraged driver who continued his brutal attack in front of shocked passersby. The attacker managed to flee the scene, taking the police communication device from the car with him and leaving behind his accomplice who had to be arrested.

Authorities have mobilized several teams to track down and arrest the suspect. Corporal Ogendo was initially treated at a nearby private hospital before being transferred to Mama Lucy Hospital for further treatment. Nairobi Police Commissioner Adamson Bungei has strongly condemned the attack and vowed to bring the perpetrator to justice, saying he would face serious charges once arrested.