Reports emerging from Nairobi indicate that an Officer Commanding Station (OCS) attached to Central Police Station has allegedly been arrested following claims that he ordered the release of 64 protestors who had been detained during demonstrations over high fuel prices. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
According to circulating information and eyewitness accounts shared online, the protestors were part of a peaceful demonstration where citizens expressed frustration over the rising cost of living, particularly fuel prices that have continued to strain households and businesses across the country.
Sources claim that the arrested OCS made the decision to release the group without following what senior authorities allegedly described as “proper procedure,” a move that has now triggered internal investigations within the police service.
Videos shared on social media show groups of protestors being escorted out of the station area, cheering and thanking supporters who had gathered outside. However, the authenticity and full context of the footage has not yet been independently verified.
Security officials are yet to issue a detailed public statement confirming the arrest, but reports suggest that disciplinary action may be underway as authorities move to establish whether the officer acted within his legal mandate or violated operational protocols.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions online, with some Kenyans praising the alleged decision to release peaceful demonstrators, while others argue that police procedures must be strictly followed regardless of public sentiment.
More details are expected as investigations continue.
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