A Kenyan man identified only as Edward has been detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
The arrest reportedly happened in Tukwila, Washington, shortly after Edward left church.
A video of the incident shows officers standing beside Edward near a vehicle.
One officer told him that they had a warrant for his arrest.
Reports claim Edward entered the United States legally with a B-2 visitor visa but remained in the country after his authorised stay expired.
Edward reportedly told the officers that he had applied for asylum and that his application was still pending.
The officers proceeded with the arrest and placed him in their vehicle.
Several social media posts claim Edward’s wife or another Kenyan reported him to immigration officials.
However, no official statement or reliable report has confirmed who alerted the authorities. The video does not show or identify the person who may have reported him.
The officers also did not mention his wife during the recorded conversation.
Edward’s full name, the date he entered the United States and the current status of his asylum application have not been publicly confirmed.
The video has attracted strong reactions from Kenyans online.
Some people expressed sympathy for Edward and questioned why someone close to him would allegedly report him. Others warned immigrants to monitor their visa conditions and seek qualified legal help before their authorised stay expires.
Edward’s current detention location and whether he faces deportation have not been officially disclosed.
