The National Police Service has broken its silence on a video of police officers giving a motorist a chase.
In the viral video, police were apparently forced to keep trail of a motorist who had seemingly refused to surrender to authorities.
It further showed the police instructing the motorist to stop but he defies the order and keeps on driving.
The dramatic incident saw both the police and the motorist risk the lives of other road users as they could exchange lanes in a manner that could easily occasion an accident.
It is not clear yet where and when the incident happened.
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NPS in a statement regarding the matter condemned the incident.
The Service further said investigation have been launched into the incident.
"Attention of NPS is drawn to a clip in which a law enforcement patrol vehicle performing traffic duties is seen in a hot pursuit chase of a private saloon car," NPS tweeted.
Attention of NPS is drawn to a clip in which a law enforcement patrol vehicle performing traffic duties is seen in a hot pursuit chase of a private saloon car.
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) October 13, 2022
We acknowledge that the essence of road safety is to promote sanity and responsibility whilst on public roads, pic.twitter.com/LNykFVgjjB
"We acknowledge that the essence of road safety is to promote sanity and responsibility whilst on public roads, and this is a basic expectation placed on all motorists and road users, police included. As we continue to review the incident for corrective action, we condemn the irresponsible behaviour."
At the same time, NPS cautioned all motorist to seek to at all times adhere to the rule of law to ensure their safety while on the road.
