Bonface Nyakwanya, 36, is receiving treatment in Ogembo, Bomachoge Chache Constituency, and requires surgery in an effort to save his right leg.

Nyakwanya accused the officer, who is attached to Sengera Police Station, of attempting to forcibly take his motorcycle.

Kisii County Police Commander Ronald Kuria said the officer had been disarmed and promised to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.