Police officer arrested for allegedly setting neighbour's vehicle on fire
Western
By
Sharon Wanga
| Aug 01, 2023
A police officer has been arrested for allegedly setting a colleague's vehicle on fire in the wee hours of Tuesday, August 1.
The incident, which took place in Kabras, Kakamega County ensued after a misunderstanding between the two officers, police constable Evans Kamau and a neighbor.
"At around 0230 hrs, the said police constable, Evans Kamau, deliberately set ablaze the complainant's motor vehicle- a Toyota Alion- by using a mattress and a matchstick," read a report registered under OB02/01/08/23.
Security officers in the neighbourhood managed to put out the fire but unfortunately, the bonnet and front part of the vehicle was extensively consumed by the fire.
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Investigating officers found the accused with two matchboxes and kept them as exhibits.
At the time of his arrest, the police said Kamau appeared drunk.
He will face arson charges.