Ian Njoroge Says the Police Wanted a Huge Bribe, He Got Angry

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• Ian Njoroge, who assaulted a traffic police officer in Mirema, was apprehended in Jacaranda, Kayole, and revealed he acted out of anger during a dispute over money.
• During a harsh interrogation, Njoroge admitted it was his first time hitting an officer, claiming he was frustrated by the officer’s demands.

A motorist who assaulted and injured a traffic police officer during a traffic stop in Mirema has revealed the reason behind his shocking actions. 

Identified as Ian Njoroge, the suspect was apprehended at his home in the Jacaranda area of Kayole, Nairobi, on Sunday evening as part of an operation led by the Nairobi area DCI.

Shortly after his arrest, Njoroge underwent a brief but harsh interrogation by individuals presumed to be officers. 

In a video seen by Kenyan Whispers, a handcuffed Njoroge is shown responding to questions posed by two officers. Initially, he was asked about his parents’ occupations.

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“My father is a teacher at Mavoko Boys Secondary School and my mother is a businesswoman selling lab equipment,” Njoroge stated.

The dialogue continued with an officer asking, “Where did you train?” to which Njoroge replied, “I have not trained.”

“Where did you learn to hit an officer?” the officer pressed further.

“I have never hit an officer before. Today was my first time,” Njoroge admitted.

Amid their tense exchange, the officer questioned where Njoroge found the courage to hit a police officer, prompting him to reveal the reason behind the altercation. “I was just angry. We were not understanding each other because he wanted a lot of money which I could not get…” Njoroge began, but was quickly interrupted by the interrogating officer asking, “What are you saying?”

The officer then instructed Njoroge to insult himself, saying, “Sema wewe ni wazimu (Say you are a fool),” to which Njoroge complied, “Mimi ni wazimu kabisa (I am a fool).”

Another officer added, “Wewe ni ng’ombe (you’re a cow),” and the interrogating officer concluded with, “Mbwa wewe, unaskia (You are a dog, you hear me?).”