Man arrested at Nairobi casino over alleged police impersonation, firearm recovered
A former police officer was arrested at a Nairobi casino for impersonating an active officer while in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Police recovered a pistol, handcuffs, and 100 rounds of ammunition, and are investigating a broader trend of impersonation crimes.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing security concerns regarding the proliferation of illegal firearms and the impersonation of government officials in Kenya.
Some of the items recovered from the suspect/Police
A man believed to be a former police officer was arrested in the early hours of Monday after he was allegedly found impersonating a police officer while armed with a pistol at a casino in Nairobi's Kilimani area.
The suspect was arrested at about 2.30 am by officers from Kilimani Police Station who responded to a distress call at the casino.
Police said the suspect was found inside a black motor vehicle and was subsequently identified as a former police officer.
A search allegedly resulted in the recovery of a CZ pistol, an empty 9mm magazine, a pair of handcuffs, a purported Certificate of Appointment bearing his name identifying him as a police constable, and a purported firearm licence indicating ownership of the pistol.
During preliminary questioning, investigators said the suspect claimed he had 100 rounds of ammunition stored at his residence.
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