A flattered magistrate in Nakuru was, on Thursday, left with no choice but to set free 30 suspects after they caught him in good moods and appealed to his softer self.
The 30 suspects had been arrested for failing to fasten their seat belts and arraigned in court.
Given a chance, the majority of the suspects delivered their testimonies in a touching and hilarious manner leading the magistrate to show them remorse.
“I had dozed off and my neighbour woke me up after I heard the car stop. I thought I had arrived at my destination and I unfastened the safety belt only for the police to instruct me to alight from the car,” The Standard quoted one of the accused.
“I always unfasten my seat belt when I near my destination. It is an old habit. But this time, the police were waiting for me. I was unable to fasten back my belt since it had fallen down,” narrated another.
Another one plainly owned up to his bad habit and revealed that after the incident, he would wait until the vehicle stops at a destination before unfastening seat belt.
“It was a matter of time before I was caught up in my habit. At least now I will ensure I reach my destinations before I unfasten the belts,” he told the court.
Touched by the recounts, the magistrate admitted that he was flattered and decided to set free all the 30 suspects.
“I am now in a good mood. Count yourselves lucky. I will free you today because I am in a good mood,” stated the magistrate identified as Kitur.
He further urged all of them to always fasten their belts while the vehicle they occupy is on transit. They all pleaded guilty to the offense in unison.
“I urge you to always keep your safety belts on until you arrive at your destination. The next time I will not be smiling like today,” he told them.
