There was drama at Inooro TV studios after police officers rushed to the station to arrest an impostor who was speaking during an ongoing interview.
The suspect identified as Monica Wamaitha Gitau was arrested while full police uniform.
Here is the statement by the National Police on the incident:
“Police officers based at Kilimani Police Station today received information of an ongoing interview at Inooro TV hosting an alleged uniformed female police officer as a panelist. Doubting the credibility of the interviewee,
“Police officers rushed to the TV station from where they arrested Monica Wamaitha Gitau, a civilian and an aspirant for the Nairobi Women MP seat in full police uniform. She is currently assisting with investigations for the offense of impersonating a police officer.
“To avoid similar incidences in the future, National Police Service wishes to advise all Media Houses to always liaise for clearance with the Office of the Police Spokesperson or respective regional or county commanders over all requests for interviews with police officers.”
A POLICE IMPOSTER BUSTED AT INOORO TV.
Police officers based at Kilimani Police Station today received information of an ongoing interview at Inooro TV hosting an alleged uniformed female police officer as a panelist.
Doubting the credibility of the interviewee, pic.twitter.com/eoV7Dm0E6Q
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) June 29, 2022
