16 suspected thugs arrested over attack on MP Peter Kaluma during Kasipul by-election

Police officers have arrested 16 suspected thugs following an attack on Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma during Thursday’s by-election exercise in Kasipul Constituency.

A manhunt for the suspects was initiated after MP Kaluma, who was the chief agent for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and its candidate Boyd Were, was attacked at Agoro Sare Primary School polling station.

According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers intercepted five vehicles and two motorcycles during the operation.

After a thorough search, the perpetrators were nabbed with ten pangas, five knives, as well as rungus and stones.

“All suspects are being held in police custody pending their arraignment in court,” NPS said in the statement.

“The Service will continue to intensify operations countrywide to deter crime, safeguard public safety, and maintain law and order.”