Pangani OCS sustained head injuries after he was run over by a bodaboda during curfew hours

A senior police officer was injured on Sunday night when a speeding motorcycle struck him at a Covid roadblock in Pangani, Nairobi.

Pangani OCS Samir Yunus was manning the roadblock along Dr Griffin Road when he was hit.

Officials said Chief Inspector Yunus sustained head injuries in the fall.

He was admitted to a hospital. The cyclist was arrested and the motorcycle impounded.

The cyclist told officials he lost control as he sped home to beat the 8pm curfew. The accident happened at 8.30pm.

Yunus was among officers manning the roadblock to implement the Covid-19 curfew regulations.

Police authorities mounted roadblocks around the city.

For the second day, some motorists were detained for violating the rules. Police along Thika Road lit a bonfire to warm those stuck in a long traffic queue.

Motorists were allowed to proceed after being held for more than an hour.

On Saturday night, it took two hours before police finally allowed motorists through the roadblocks after 11pm.

Citing the 8pm curfew rule, security officers said residents would not be let through and roadblocks would be set up nightly.

Hundreds of Nairobi residents were stuck on busy routes. Those stranded took to social media, saying they had been informed they would stay at the sites until 4am when the curfew ends.

Ambulances were allowed to pass through the roadblocks.

Officials said the roadblocks were required after it emerged there was no compliance to curfew rules.

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