West Pokot governor John Lonyangapouo's security detail has been withdrawn.

The officers were recalled following Wednesday's incident where the governor stormed a police roadblock to free a boda boda rider.

The incident occurred at Chepararia he claimed that police, while enforcing Michuki rules, are harassing motorists.

County commandant Mathews Kuto said the governor will not have police guarding his residence and office.

He said police are investigating the roadblock incident.