Three police officers have been wounded in Makutan town, West Pokot.
According to reports, the attack happened in the Joyland area of Makutano town after residents alerted Makutano Police Station about a man who was causing a commotion and chasing people while brandishing a knife.
The police officers moved quickly to the scene and attempted to arrest the suspect.
However, as officers moved in to arrest him, the suspect turned hostile and attacked them with the knife, leaving three officers injured.
The rescue team later arrived at the scene and evacuated the injured officers to Kapenguria Referral Hospital for treatment.
Police managed to apprehend the suspect, who is currently in custody.
Further reports indicate that all the injured officers were in stable condition, with two having been treated and discharged, while one officer remains admitted to the hospital.
