Police Vs 9-Year-Old: New Details On High Speed Chase Along Mombasa Road

Fresh details have emerged following a dramatic high-speed chase involving a 9-year-old schoolboy and traffic police officers along Mombasa Road in the Athi River on Wednesday, August 24.

A man who was arrested as a result, claiming to be the real Walter Musyimi who allowed the minor to drive along the busy road, told the police that the suspect had stolen his driver's license and impersonated him.

The real Musyimi had disclosed that he got wind that his identity was used by the suspect through social media platforms. It was at this point that he reported the matter to the police.

Walter Musyimi (centre) after he was arrested and taken to Athi River Police station. /K24 DIGITAL

Police revealed that they had confirmed his allegations and the suspect would face more criminal charges.

“The suspect will be arraigned at Mavoko Law Courts on Thursday to face the first charges of unlawfully allowing a minor to drive a vehicle against the law as investigations into the impersonation and theft claims continue,” Athi River South sub-county police commander Mary Njoki told the media.

The minor was said to be driving his father's car while heading to school. He was spotted by traffic law enforcement officers in uniform commandeering the car in full school uniform, with the front window open.

His father was seated in the passenger seat while a seven-year-old who was purported to be his sister, was seated in the back seat. The officers attempted to stop the minor but he defied, leading to a wild goose chase toward Athi River.

But the chase between him and the officers went as far as just 2 kilometres before the car was seized. They cornered him at a private school entrance and prevented him from harming other students in the institution.

"Allowing kids to drive puts the lives of other motorists at risk. It is also against traffic rules in the country," Athi River police boss Njoki stated at the time.

The father was, however, apprehended and detained at Athi River Police Station while his son and daughter were taken back to school on police escort. He risks having his license revoked.

Driving without a license is illegal in Kenya, with a fine of Ksh10,000 imposed on offenders. One must attain the age of 18 to drive in Kenya and in the case of a foreigner, one must have a full driving license valid in their country of residence.

A fleet of NTSA vehicles at Uhuru Park in a past event. /FILE