5 Minute Interview: Cop gospel-rumba artiste likes using little force

I'm good at............composing songs, singing and maintaining order.

I'm very bad at.................playing football.

The last book I enjoyed reading is..........My Life in Crime by John Kiriamiti.

The most surprising thing that happened to me is...............a birthday wish from my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter.

A common misconception of me is....................I'm a womaniser. I'm a faithful husband to my wife. It’s only that I socialise a lot.

One of my worst childhood fears..........................an old circumcision knife my grandpa would threaten me with whenever I cried.

My ideal night out........attending a music concert with friends.

In another life I’d have been.......A teacher or a renowned musician.

If I was a politician, I would................put aside personal interests for the benefit of the people I serve.

The best age to be is...................30s.

The best part of my job is...............when I use little or no force to settle issues such as containing rioters.

My greatest regret is...............realising my talent later than I should have.

Living person I most admire..............my mother.

My greatest achievement is.........balancing my work as a police officer, my music and family responsibilities.

My lowest point of misery was..............when I lost my son. It took a toll on me.

My favourite author is..................Ngugi wa Thiong'o.

My greatest possession is.............My half-acre plot and a two-bedroom house that I acquired after borrowing several loans from banks and saccos.

My idea of perfect happiness is........................a good job, a good spouse and a manageable family.

If I was to die in five minutes, my last words would be......Dear God, I have faithfully served you and I believe there is someone out there who still needs my ministry, otherwise let Your will be done.

Emmanuel Yaa Baya is a police officer in Likoni subcounty and a gospel rumba artiste.