A suspect accused of theft at Kathiani Police Station, Machakos County unleashed bees at officers as he attempted to escape from police custody.
In a police report seen by Kenyans.co.ke, it was reported that the bees first attacked an officer who was opening the suspect's cell on Wednesday, May 4.
The police further revealed that prior to the incident, the suspect splashed waste on an officer identified as David Mambo who was handcuffing him.
"The suspect spilled waste on him and immediately the bees started attacking the officers as the suspect tried to force his way out trying to escape but the officers persevered the bees and managed to handcuff the suspect.
The cops added that the four other officers who had rushed to the scene to rescue their colleague were taken to the Kathiani Level 4 hospital and are nursing bee stings.
The Machakos-based police officers indicated they will investigate the incident to unravel how bees managed to enter their cells without their knowledge.
"The suspect has also been given medication and is now in a cell at kathiani police station pending arraignment in court today," read the police report.
In a separate incident, officers at the Lolgorian police station, Narok County were forced to flee the station after a swarm of bees attacked the station.
One officer was injured in the incident and was taken to the county hospital with serious wounds.
"Officer Peter Onyango was taken to Nyayo level 4 Sub County hospital where he was treated and later discharged in a stable condition.
"The rest hid in their respective offices and we're not seriously attacked. Efforts to remove the bees from the vicinity of the station are under course," read the police report.
The cops also revealed that they had launched investigations into the bee attack.
