Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya narrowly evaded what appeared to be an attempted arrest by unidentified armed officers at an undisclosed location in Mombasa.

The now-viral video shared on the legislator's social media platforms shows a group of uniformed and plain-clothed officers, some masked and visibly armed, attempting to apprehend the outspoken MP.

The situation quickly escalated as residents and Salasya's supporters confronted the officers, demanding they identify themselves and present a valid arrest warrant.

The overpowered officers fled the scene moments later.