Police Attached to Exam Centre Arrested
A police officer assigned to Marioshoni Police Station in Nakuru County was arrested on Monday for failing to fulfill his duty of overseeing the KCPE exams at Kimonio Primary School. According to police records in OB 11/30/10/2023, he was found sleeping in the teachers’ quarters while under the influence of alcohol.
This incident unfolded when the school’s center manager, Elijah Biwott, realized the absence of the assigned police officer, raising concerns about a security gap during the examination. Biwott promptly alerted the police station, leading to the Molo security team, accompanied by OCS Marioshoni, launching a search for their missing colleague.
During the search, they discovered the officer inebriated and asleep in the teachers’ quarters. Consequently, they disarmed him and directed Police Constable Richard Mburu to assume his responsibilities during the English Composition exam session, as detailed in the police report.
Police Attached to Exam Centre Arrested
Initial inquiries suggest that the officer had left his post and visited a nearby entertainment establishment, where he consumed alcohol. A teacher encountered him at the establishment and persuaded him to return home to rest.
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They apprehended the officer and transported him to Elburgon Police Station, pending a thorough investigation into his behavior. These investigations aim to determine if the officer violated the provisions of Section 64 of the Police Act, which mandates all officers to adhere to the Standing Orders and the Code of Regulations while in service. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary measures, as outlined by the National Police Service (NPS).
