In response to the controversial car drama involving TikToker Gloria Ntazola and a Nairobi City Council officer, the county government has finally addressed on the matter.

The ‘road trip’ situation excited Kenyans and sparked conflicting reactions. Many believed that the council officer overstepped his jurisdiction by forcefully entering Ntazola’s car.

In a statement to the media, County Secretary Patrick Analo acknowledged that while the county officer was at fault for his behaviour, Ms. Ntazola was also in the wrong for confronting him directly and doing so in such a manner.

He said that Ms. Ntazola should have driven with the officer directly to a police station or any County Government office to report the matter rather than engaging in a confrontation.

“While it is wrong for the officer to have entered the vehicle without permission, it is equally wrong to detain someone just because they have illegally entered your car. They should have rushed with the officer to the nearest police station,” he said.

Mr. Analo also assured that the officer involved in the incident would face severe disciplinary action for overstepping his duties.

He condemned the actions of both parties while assuring that action would be taken in a fair manner against both the accused and the complainant.

“There is a report that I’m expecting from that officer and his supervisors, which will inform the disciplinary action to be taken. He needs to explain to us under what circumstances he entered the car,” Patrick Analo added.

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In the viral video that has since been deleted after her TikTok account was taken down, the lady is heard shouting that she would drive away with the officer from Nairobi CBD to Ngong where she lives.

The pair are seen driving atop the Nairobi Expressway with the officer sitting beside her pleading with her to listen and turn the car around. Ntazola appealed to Governor Sakaja to provide training and guidance to his officers.

“By saying that she is driving the man to Ngong, that also constitutes abduction,” Mr. Amalo said.

Mr. Amalo further clarified that according to the law, inspectorate officers are not allowed to enter any private vehicle without the driver’s permission. If the motorist flees during an inspection, stipulated protocols involve them ordering a vehicle from relevant authorities to intercept ahead.