NCCK condemns police raid at Bishop David Kodia’s house

Police officers in three vehicles on Monday morning stormed the home located at Migosi estate in Kisumu central sub-county, demanding to know his whereabouts.

According to the family, the bishop was away during the incident and the police hurriedly left upon the arrival of other church members and journalists.

Led by Bishop Edwin Ogolla, the NCCK officials want police to come out and give details on the reasons for pursuing Kodia.

Bishop Ogolla says the NCCK chairman is a public figure and it was needless for the police to attempt a raid in his house instead they would have summoned him.

“They (police) started hitting the door arrogantly and even removed locks, looking into the house. It is wrong for police to do such, if there is any problem, a warrant of address should have been given,” Ogolla said. 

Reverend Beatrice Atieno Oloo on her part says the incident left the Bishop’s spouse and children traumatized following the ordeal as the officers even attempted to break into his house.

Kisumu County Commander Alphonse Wambua did not comment on the police raid when contacted. Bishop Kodia was also away during the incident.