According to reports from the area, the officers arrived at the residence expecting a routine operation.
However, events took a dramatic turn when the suspect realized what was happening.
It is alleged that he managed to slip away before his colleagues could detain him.
Sources indicate that the officer may have noticed the approaching team and quickly fled the compound, leaving behind confusion among the officers who had come to arrest him.
Efforts to immediately track him down were reportedly unsuccessful.
The allegations state that the officer had been cultivating bhang within the police residential area, an accusation that has raised serious concerns.
If proven true, the claims would amount to a serious breach of the law and a violation of the code of conduct expected of police officers.
Residents living near the police lines said they were surprised by the incident. Some described seeing unusual activity at the residence in the past but did not suspect it could lead to such serious accusations.
Others expressed concern that an officer tasked with upholding the law could be linked to illegal activities.
Police authorities in Makueni are said to have launched an internal investigation into the matter.
Senior officers are working to establish the truth behind the allegations and to locate the officer who escaped.
A manhunt is believed to be underway as efforts continue to bring him into custody.
Security experts note that such incidents can damage public trust in law enforcement institutions.
Police officers are expected to enforce the law and act as role models in their communities.
Any involvement in criminal activity not only affects individual careers but also tarnishes the image of the service.
Meanwhile, the incident has sparked discussion among residents in Mbooni about accountability within security agencies.
Many say that if the allegations are confirmed, appropriate disciplinary and legal action should be taken without fear or favor.