Drama engulfed in Kisii town for the better of Monday when a county ‘askari’ threw spikes on a moving vehicle, a move which almost caused an accident.
The situation calmed down after intervention from area police officers who rescued the askari from angry residents, majority of them boda boda operators.
According to witnesses, the askari, Duncan Osimo, had exceeded his mandate by throwing spikes, normally used as roadblock to a private vehicle since it is only police who have the power to handle vehicles at roadblocks.
“I think he was wrong to throw spikes to a moving vehicle since he had no authority in the first place to inspect it. That is purely work of traffic police,” said Vincent Onduko, a passerby.
The roadblock near Mwalimu International hotel was established by the county government to restrict boda boda operators from using the route in front of the governor’s office.
Police officers who arrived at the scene apprehended Mr Osiemo and he is set to face charges of exceeding his mandate besides that of almost causing an accident.
“It is true that a county askari is in our custody and he will be facing charges of exceeding his mandate and that of having an intention to harm a citizen,” said OCPD Tom Mutisya.
The incident may also worsen the relationship between county askaris and boda boda operators - who reportedly wanted to beat the askari - with the latter accusing the former of impunity.