Detectives have arrested a man in Lamu county for painting his car to look exactly like vehicles belonging to the Kenya Forest Service.
The suspect identified as Adam Kore Bukale was apprehended by rangers from the Rapid Forest Inspection and Protection Unit while on a patrol in Witu location.
The vehicle in question is Toyota Hilux double cabin with the registration number KAN 422U.The driver was booked at Witu Police Station and the vehicle is believed to belong to one Swaleh Awadhi
According to communication from the agency, the motive for the illegal branding could not be established.
The matter has been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.