Friday, February 20, 2026 - A man has been arrested after posing as a senior traffic police officer and attempting to extort KSh 50,000 from a motorist in Nairobi.
The incident occurred along Muthaiga Road when John Ngumi, a
resident of the upscale Muthaiga Estate, was driving his Toyota saloon car
home.
He was reportedly flagged down by a man dressed in what
appeared to be a police uniform.
According to reports, the suspect was clad in a khaki police
uniform, a white cap, a reflective jacket, and shoulder badges bearing two
military-style stars to suggest senior rank.
He also carried a notebook, further reinforcing the
impression that he was a legitimate officer on duty.
The fake officer accused Ngumi of operating an unroadworthy
vehicle due to a dented boot, claiming the offence would attract a court fine
of KSh 350,000.
He then instructed the motorist to drive towards Park Road
in the Pangani area.
Upon stopping at the location, the suspect reportedly
demanded Ksh 50,000 to “settle” the matter and avoid court proceedings.
However, Ngumi became suspicious of the officer’s conduct
and raised an alarm.
Genuine traffic police officers who were on duty along Park
Road responded swiftly and intervened.
Both the suspect and the complainant were escorted to Pangani Police Station, where the matter is now under investigation.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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