Raila attack in Uasin Gishu: 17 people arrested with cash in Ksh.50 notes

Raila attack in Uasin Gishu: 17 people arrested with cash in Ksh.50 notes

File image of NPS spokesperson Bruno Shioso during a past press address.

The National Police Service (NPS) now says 17 people have been arrested following the Friday attack that targeted ODM leader Raila Odinga’s helicopter and vehicles in his convoy in Uasin Gishu County.

The former premier and his allies had just attended the burial of the late 'Men’s Conference Chairman' Mzee Jackson Kibor in Eldoret, when rowdy youth started pelting his chopper and entourage with stones.

NPS spokesperson Bruno Shioso said the suspects were found in possession of cash money in Ksh.50 denominations.

Shioso, in a statement released on Saturday, also said the suspects were nabbed with mobile phones which are presently aiding with forensic analysis.

“The NPS reminds all that it is the right of every citizen to visit any part of the county. We call upon political leaders and their supporters to accord accommodation and tolerance to each other including those of divergent views and opinion during this period of electioneering,” he stated.

Shioso’s statement comes after Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Stephen Kihara had earlier on said 14 suspects had been arrested and were helping police with investigations.

“We’re conducting subsequent investigations and we will nab the person who likely organized the incident. Regardless of who was involved, he or she will face the law and this will be a lesson for persons preaching politically instigated violence,” Kihara had stated.

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