Spider-Man reportedly arrested in Kenya, turns out to be mentally ill
A man parading himself in a Spider-Man costume was arrested by the Administration Police Service (APS) in Nanyuki, Kenya, after being spotted in the town.
Photos of the superhero character circulated online, sparking curiosity among Kenyans as to why he was taken into custody despite seemingly minding his own business.
According to sources within APS, the man was apprehended on grounds of public safety and welfare.
It was revealed that the man suffers from mental instability, prompting concerns for his well-being.
The man’s family had reported him missing, prompting a swift response from the local authorities.
Contradicting initial reports of an arrest, Citizen Digital later clarified that the Nanyuki APS denied arresting the Spider-Man impersonator.
Instead, they claimed to have conducted a wellness check on the individual.
An anonymous source within APS confirmed that the man’s family had alerted the police about his mental health challenges, leading to their intervention.
Upon spotting the man in Nanyuki town, the police promptly acted and took him into custody.
Shortly after, the officers contacted the man’s family to inform them of his whereabouts.
In a commendable move, the family swiftly arrived at Nanyuki prison, presenting hospital documents that proved the man’s mental illness.
After verifying the documents, the authorities released him into the care of his relieved relatives.
