Three police officers are currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained after being sprayed with a substance believed to be an acid at a private clinic in the Ngara area of Nairobi.
The officers were at the clinic as part of an investigation into the theft of medical drugs. They were reportedly tracking a suspect who was transporting what they suspected to be stolen drugs from Nairobi’s central business district to the clinic.
On the evening of November 25, a confrontation occurred between the officers and certain staff members at the facility.
According to police reports, the officers were sprayed with a chemical thought to be sulfuric acid, resulting in severe burns. The officers alleged that the assailants included the clinic’s owner.
In response to the incident, a backup team was dispatched to assist the officers under attack. This team successfully apprehended five individuals, including the clinic’s owner.
Police reports indicate that two of the officers suffered burn injuries to their faces, hands, and legs. A female officer present during the incident sustained burns to her face, hands, and chest and was subsequently referred to Nairobi West Hospital for further treatment.
Additionally, another team has been assigned to investigate the allegations regarding the handling of stolen medical supplies. They recovered five liters of suspected sulfuric acid along with various drugs, which have been secured as evidence.
Authorities have stated their intention to take appropriate action and involve other agencies for a more thorough investigation.
