A distressing scene unfolded near Kenya's Supreme Court early Tuesday morning when a man took desperate measures that shocked bystanders and authorities. Witnesses reported seeing an individual walking along City Hall Way who suddenly stopped outside the court building, carrying several documents and a mysterious bottle filled with liquid.
Courthouse security personnel watched in alarm as the man placed his papers on the street pavement, then systematically doused himself with what appeared to be petrol. With deliberate movements, he pulled out a lighter and set himself ablaze, creating an immediate emergency that demanded rapid intervention.
Guards at the Supreme Court gates sprang into action, quickly extinguishing the flames and preventing further harm. Despite their swift response, the individual sustained significant burns that required immediate medical attention. Local law enforcement from the KICC Police Station was immediately contacted and dispatched to manage the unfolding crisis.
Nairobi County emergency medical services promptly sent an ambulance to transport the injured man to Kenyatta National Hospital. Police officers carefully placed him in the medical vehicle, preserving potential evidence by collecting his burnt clothing and the documents he carried. Authorities plan to interview the man once he stabilizes, hoping to understand the shocking circumstances that led to his extreme actions.
The Judiciary expressed deep concern about the incident, focusing on determining whether the man's actions might connect to a specific legal matter. They extended wishes for his recovery while launching a comprehensive investigation into the motivations behind this alarming public display of personal distress.
Courthouse security personnel watched in alarm as the man placed his papers on the street pavement, then systematically doused himself with what appeared to be petrol. With deliberate movements, he pulled out a lighter and set himself ablaze, creating an immediate emergency that demanded rapid intervention.
Guards at the Supreme Court gates sprang into action, quickly extinguishing the flames and preventing further harm. Despite their swift response, the individual sustained significant burns that required immediate medical attention. Local law enforcement from the KICC Police Station was immediately contacted and dispatched to manage the unfolding crisis.
Nairobi County emergency medical services promptly sent an ambulance to transport the injured man to Kenyatta National Hospital. Police officers carefully placed him in the medical vehicle, preserving potential evidence by collecting his burnt clothing and the documents he carried. Authorities plan to interview the man once he stabilizes, hoping to understand the shocking circumstances that led to his extreme actions.
The Judiciary expressed deep concern about the incident, focusing on determining whether the man's actions might connect to a specific legal matter. They extended wishes for his recovery while launching a comprehensive investigation into the motivations behind this alarming public display of personal distress.
