2 Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers were arrested on Saturday morning after detonating two grenades at a local bar in Sotik, Bomet County at around 6 am the same day.
According to the police OB, one of the soldiers was on a weekend off while the other was on leave. The report did not specify whether the two had consumed alcohol in the events leading to the detonation and whether there was any form of confrontation.
The report however detailed that the duo detonated two grenades that resulted in a loud bang.
"Today at around 0600 hours the chairman of Chebole Trading Center notified the police that there were 2 loud sounds suspected to be gunshots within the trading centre," read part of the police report.
Following the incident, officers from the Sotik Police Station rushed to the scene to assess the situation.
Two grenade pins were recovered at the bar.
"A search was conducted in the bar and two grenade pins were recovered suspected to be from grenades that caused the explosion sounds, "read part of the report.
During the search, a black bag belonging to one of the soldiers was discovered behind the counter of the bar cum restaurant.
Inside the bag, officers found and confiscated 4 grenades, along with other personal items.
The two suspects were promptly taken to Mutarakwa Police Post, where investigations continued and an inventory of the seized items was conducted.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported when the grenades went off.
Subsequently, military police were contacted to assist in the ongoing investigations.
