Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho was allegedly detained at Urban Police station after visiting a relative arrested earlier on Friday.
County director of communications Richard Chacha said the Governor was blocked from leaving the station since he went there at midday.
Chacha said the relative Joho visited was arrested when officers raided and ransacked his home, amid a security withdrawal saga.
"The officers told him he also had to stay at the police station," Chacha said, adding there was no further communication.
Joho went to the station with Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir, who is also reportedly being held there.
Sources said the Governor went to find out why his relative, only identified as Haroub, was arrested but refused to leave.
He was allegedly detained for causing a disturbance.
Read: Joho’s relatives, friends homes raided, ransacked by police
Area OCPD Lucas Ogara told the Star he was not aware the two had been detained.
"I left my office a few minutes ago. I am not aware of such an incident. Maybe it is at the DCIO's office. I am following on the matter," he said.
The officer neither commented on whether Joho and Nassir were under arrest nor spoke of any possible charges.
But Joho's lawyer Mohamed Balala said the politicians might spend the night at different stations.
More to follow.
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