- A Mombasa man has left Kenyans laughing after a video went viral showing him confronting a traffic officer
- The man, who was alighting from the matatu, boldly threatened the officer, saying that he would record the video if the officer tried to ask for a bribe from the vehicle
- He also criticized traffic officers who regularly demand bribes from public service vehicle drivers across the country.
The man of Mombasa he bravely confronted a traffic officer for allegedly asking for bribes from public service vehicle operators.
Source: Twitter
What did the people of Mombasa say?
In a video circulating online, an old man wearing a blue shirt is seen getting out of the car and approaching a traffic officer.
The old man then pointed his finger at the officer, warning that he would record a video of the officer's actions if he tried to ask for a bribe from the matatu he was standing next to.
“If you had accepted a bribe, if you had taken it, I would have recorded you,” the man said.
The officer, seemingly unfazed, passed the man and went to the other side of the matatu, and ordered the driver to move the car.
The man then called traffic officials, accusing them of demanding bribes from public service vehicle drivers.
“You people are bothering the matatu drivers. You demand money from every matatu that passes by you,” he added.
How did netizens react?
Kenyans took to social media to react to the man's confrontation with the police officer, while others praised him for his bravery.
El captain:
“Jakom doesn't want nonsense.”
Miss Lauren:
“They should stop playing.”
These:
“That's right.
Buffalo:
“my ribs.”
Lil Cool:
“It is time for police officers to put an end to these corrupt practices.”
The case involving Ian Njoroge attacking the police
In a separate incident, Ian Njoroge gave his answer following his arrest for beating and injuring a police officer at Mirema junction along Kamiti Road.
When questioned by police officers, Njoroge claimed that Jacob Ogendo demanded a large bribe from him.
According to the suspect, 19, they failed to agree when Ogendo entered his car after performing a U-turn, blocking other motorists.
So, Njoroge got angry, took a sword from under his seat, and followed Ogendo.
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