A police officer has been hospitalised following a confrontation with a gardener at Deputy President William Ruto’s Karen residence.
According to Citizen Digital, the cop sustained serious injuries after a heated exchange with a gardener.
The gardener, Nicholas Kibiwot Rono, is said to have struck Corporal Timothy Mugendi Rucha on the back of the head after the argument turned physical.
“The officer was taken to Nairobi West Hospital in critical condition with multiple head injuries,” a police report reads in part.
Read: DP Ruto Confirms Presidential Debate Attendance
The incident is said to have occurred in the wee hours of Thursday morning.
The suspect has since been arrested pending arraignment.
This comes a day after a comedian, Ian Asunya alias Nduru Man claimed to have been arrested at the DP’s residence.
The internet sensation who has made a name for himself by screaming in public, told a local news outlet that he was delivering goods around the leafy suburbs when he thought it would be good idea to shout outside the DP’s home.
Read Also: CS Wamalwa Wants DP Ruto To Desist From Provoking Him with Insults
In a video that has since gone viral, the comedian calls out the DP’s name and requests for a loan to launch a sweet potato sales business.
The on-site security detail quickly pounces on him and later grill him.
“I had made a delivery around Karen when I asked about the DP’s residence from a resident who directed me to the premises. Upon arrival at the gate, I decided to record the video and address Ruto,” he said.
“The AP police officers manning the gate rushed to apprehend me and also confiscate my passport.”
Read Also: DP Ruto Under Attack For Claiming He Almost Slapped President Uhuru in 2017
The comedian was taken to Karen police station at 12.30 pm and was asked to part with a cash bail of Ksh10,000.
He chose to stay put and was released later that day.
“I kept wailing inside the cell for the police to get me out but my plea fell on deaf ears. Hours later, they gave me an opportunity to make a phone call but the call did not go through,” he continued.
“I was informed to report to the station on Monday in order to pick up my passport.”
More Stories
Lang’ata MP Jalang’o Hospitalized After Suffering Leg Injury
Apologize to Raila, Lang’ata Residents – Eric Omondi Tells Jalang’o
ODM Criticizes Wetangula For Interfering With Its Internal Affairs