Impressed Kenyans React as Cop Passionately Directs Traffic along Ngong Road: "We Love Him"
- Whenever Kenyan traffic police officers go viral it rarely in positive light, but one cop has gone against the grain
- A viral video doing rounds on social media depicted the cop animatedly directing traffic along Ngong Road, Nairobi
- Many praised the officer's enthusiasm, while Ngong Road users swore by his efficiency
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A video of a police officer passionately doing his job has gone viral on social media.
Source: UGC
Why did Ngong Road traffic cop go viral?
The clip, filmed at a busy intersection depicted the traffic officer directing motorists to avoid a snarl-up.
In the footage, the officer animatedly showed motorists where to go. He performed his job with vigour and enthusiasm and traffic flowed seamlessness at the intersection.
“If only all traffic policemen were like this guy who is always passionately working to ensure things are smooth along Ngong Road.
He is a man who loves his work. Look at that. Sensational,” the motorist filming the cop said.
The cop then turned and gave the green light to the lane where the person recording him was.
“Give props to this guy," he said while driving off.
Many Kenyans said they had seen him at work along Ngong Road, with some saying he has eased traffic. Some Kenyans even offered to gift him.
Here are some of the comments:
talliaoyando:
"That’s the “dancing police”. Very solid traffic cop pale Ngong Road."
4everlorraine:
“True! This Policeman on Ngong Road loves his job. I am glad I was able to tell him work recently.”
c63_ke:
“This guy is a top G.”
mary__kanini:
“I request you to sit down and figure out where I will get that policeman so that I can give him a gift.”
ms_maria._:
“Morning traffic is a thing of the past on Ngong Road. We love him so much.”
_spicysimon_:
“This guy genuinely loves his work.”
Tonniempole:
“I know this guy. He doesn't like seeing traffic jams.”
okumba_junior:
“I saw another in Marurui with a till number on the reflector jacket.”
namunyak.________:
“OMG someone finally spotted him; I pass there almost daily and I stand just to admire his work. Big up to him.”
"bundiezsafaris:
“Wow, where is this? We’ll take lunch and an umbrella.”
How did TikToker gift passionate cop?
In other news, another officer went viral in 2022 for doing his job with joy.
The clip, shared by the NPS, depicted Corporal Denis Ouko along a busy road. To ensure there was no congestion, he animatedly urged motorists to speed away.
Ouko raised and lowered his leg as if stepping on an imaginary gas pedal, telling drivers to hurry up.
Source: UGC
He then waved his hands to catch their attention before repeating the motion.
A TikToker impressed by the video traced down Ouko to the police station.
The content creator, a dancer, imitated Ouko's motions and turned them into a dance.
He then handed over goodies to the officer. Many Kenyans were glad that someone appreciated Ouko's efforts.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
