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Mike Sonko's Dramatic Arrest: Photos and Video Emerge

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 6 December 2019.

On December 6, 2019, Nairobi governor Mike Sonko's life took a dramatic turn as he was arrested in a public display of authority.

According to reports, Sonko was apprehended in Voi and later airlifted to Nairobi, where he was met with a flurry of camera flashes and journalists vying for a glimpse of his perp walk.

As he stepped out of the aircraft at Wilson Airport, Sonko's perp walk became an epic moment, with photographers and journalists capturing every angle of the event.

A perp walk, for the uninitiated, is a public display of a person in police custody being led into a police station or courthouse, allowing the media to document the event.

As the news of Sonko's arrest spread, videos and photos of the dramatic event began to emerge, with many taking to social media to share their reactions and opinions.

Here are some photos from Sonko's perp walk, a moment that will be etched in the memories of many for a long time.

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