Police based in Nairobi’s Embakasi have arrested a man who was found tampering with the electric connection in the area.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the man whose identity is yet to be established was arrested while atop an electric pole at Jua Kali, Embakasi on Wednesday, June 29.
“The officers requested the imposter, who could not identify himself as a Kenya Power technician, to climb down and they escorted him to Embakasi Police Station,” NPS said in a statement.
Police say the Kenya Power security personnel who were called confirmed that the suspect does not work with the parastatal.
The suspect was placed in custody pending processing and arraignment while his operating gear and safety equipment was kept as exhibit.
In a message to members of the public, NPS said that such criminal acts pose a grave danger to the safety of the perpetrators and may cause injuries, damage to household appliances, and even death as a result of electrocution, and fires.
“In addition, the destruction of government infrastructure and installation is considered an economic sabotage, which will not be condoned,” NPS said in a statement.