A police officer has been arrested in Nzaui sub-county, Makueni county, for his alleged involvement in rioting activities and possession of illegal drugs.

Police reports indicate that the officer identified as Constable Evans Otieno was apprehended while engaging with a group of young men who were blocking the road and throwing stones at passing motorists on Thursday, July 20. The officer's actions raised suspicion, prompting authorities to investigate further.

A day prior to his arrest, on July 19, Otieno was reportedly spotted among the rioters who attacked the Emali Police station and its officers.

During the officer's arrest, a quick search revealed that he was in possession of 40 rolls of bhang, with an estimated street value of approximately Ksh2,000.

This discovery compounded the seriousness of the situation, as it added a drug-related offence to his charges.

As investigations continue, authorities have vowed to conduct a thorough and transparent inquiry to shed light on the full extent of Oti's involvement in the riot and drug possession.

"Please be informed that No.117670 Pc Evans Otieno of this command whose recommendation letter ref. kps/Dig/Est/Hrm/30/vol.v/4 dated June 19, 2023, was arrested today the 20 day of July 2023 along Msa/Nbi highway at Emali," a police report reads.

"The said officer was also seen by his colleagues yesterday the 19th of July 2023 being among the rioters who were pelting stones at Emali police station and police officers.

"During his arrest, after a quick search, he was found in possession of 40 rolls of bhang (canabis sativa) whose street value is approximately Ksh2000," the statement added.