Suspects in police assault arrested

The suspects who are alleged to have stabbed a policeman in Nairobi. From left: Geoffrey Otieno, 24, Joseph Aseka, 35, and Antony Okumu, 31. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • The police officer is fighting for his life at Kenyatta National Hospital.

Police in Ruaraka are holding three suspects who allegedly stabbed an Administration Police officer while attempting to rob him of his firearm.

Geoffrey Otieno, Joseph Asesa and Antony Okumu are believed to be among the criminals terrorizing Lucky Summer residents.

The incident took place at Lucky Summer estate, Nairobi, on Saturday.

Starehe OCPD Alice Kimeli has confirmed.

The officer is fighting for his life at Kenyatta National Hospital.

Cases of insecurity have been on the rise at the estate that once enjoyed tranquillity.

The weekend incident follows one where a knife-wielding youth raided a 14-seater matatu and stabbed passengers before robbing them.