Five arrested over violence at Raila Odinga’s anniversary event in Bondo

Five arrested over violence at Raila Odinga’s anniversary event in Bondo - A Kenya Police Service vehicle at a crime scene. (Photo: Handout)

The arrests followed a disturbance at Migwena Cultural Grounds on Thursday, where sections of the crowd became rowdy, prompting officers from Bondo Police Station to intervene and restore order.

Five people have been arrested following violence at the first-anniversary commemoration of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, with police recovering a machete, a sword and a knife.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) identified the suspects as Daniel Odhiambo, Gabriel Aloo, Felix Ochieng, Jerry Okello and Edwin Matongo.

The arrests followed a disturbance at Migwena Cultural Grounds on Thursday, where sections of the crowd became rowdy, prompting officers from Bondo Police Station to intervene and restore order.

“At the ceremony, a section of the crowd turned rowdy, prompting officers to move in swiftly and restore order before the situation could spiral out of control.  Upon arrest, officers recovered a machete, a sword and a knife, among other weapons,” the DCI said on Friday.

The recovered weapons have been detained as exhibits, while the five suspects remain in custody pending processing and arraignment in court.

“The DCI remains steadfast in working with other security agencies in safeguarding public gatherings and ensuring that anyone suspected of criminal conduct is dealt with strictly in accordance with the law,” the agency said.

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