Epic scenes as police officer responds to violence reports using a bodaboda

Following reports that some women in Kisumu were buying identity cards in preparation for the repeat election, a police officer defied all odds, swallowed his pride and took the easiest route when responding to a distress call.

In the absence of a police vehicle to ensure rapid deployment to a possible crime scene, this police officer in Kisumu County sought the services of a boda boda rider, maybe to ensure that he was not accused of laxity.

He was headed to Jumuiya Hotel where chaos erupted as youths stormed a meeting following rumours that a group of women were buying identity cards ahead of the repeat presidential election.

Collins Oduor (Standard)