Drama unfolded in Iten town, Marakwet County when a senior traffic policeman was beaten up by angry members of the public for allegedly snatching the ignition key from a stationary matatu that was loading tomatoes.
The Wednesday afternoon drama brought business to a standstill as residents thronged the bus termini to have a glimpse of the rare spectacle.
“The commuters and touts at the Iten bus termini were stunned by the uncouth manner the traffic officer went and removed the ignition key from the vehicle,” said an eyewitness Delmas Kosgei.
“But angry motorists wrestled him to the ground and snatched the ignition key before descending on him with kicks and blows,” added Kosgei.
The officer was later rescued by the touts who told the mob that the officer had learnt his lesson.
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