On Sunday night, April 18, police officers lit bonfires along Thika Superhighway to keep warm as they attempted to enforce the 8 p.m. curfew.
The officers claimed that the fires were also intended to keep motorists arrested for violating curfew rules warm until 4 a.m.
Nyaga had previously stated that motorists who were caught breaking curfew rules would be forced to spend the night on the road.
The police chief, on the other hand, took issue with some essential service providers, accusing them of abusing the authority bestowed upon them.
“You people who provide services, if you are not on duty, you are abusing that privilege.” That is not going to happen.
“Only the service providers who are on duty will be permitted to pass. It’s curfew, it’s curfew, it’s curfew, it’s curfew, it’s curfew If you’re here, you’ll be here until the morning “Nyaga informed the drivers.
The visibly enraged officer also ordered that police officers who were not on duty and were caught up in the melee spend the night on the road, just like the rest of Kenyans.
Nyaga had earlier warned motorists that Sunday’s curfew would be stricter, citing public laxity in adhering to Covid-19 containment directives.
“By 8 p.m., everyone should be home.” Those who have been identified as essential service providers are allowed to proceed. People who have been on a drinking binge, on the other hand, will not be permitted.
“We’ve told them that we’ll be here starting tomorrow, and they’ll spend the night on the road until morning,” Nyaga warned.
Nairobi Regional Commissioner James Kianda echoed his sentiments.
