ODM says Kisii Governor Arati’s life in danger, demands ‘immediate transfer’ of Kisii police boss.
ODM says Kisii Governor Arati’s life in danger, demands ‘immediate transfer’ of Kisii police boss:The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has demanded for immediate transfer of Kisii County Police Commander Charles Kasses in response to a recent outbreak of violence at events organised and attended by Kisii Governor Simba Arati, further asserting that the county boss’ life is in danger.
Speaking to the media, in Kisii on Friday, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna stated that Mr Kasses and officers under his command reportedly kept quiet on the violence that happened at two separate events organised by Arati on January 6 and January 8, 2024.
Sifuna stated,”The ODM party expresses serious concern about the life and safety of its National Vice-Chair and Kisii Governor Simba Arati following repeated violent attacks perpetrated by known persons in broad daylight with what appears to be tacit support and collaboration with elements in the security forces.”
“It turned out that those gunmen were police officers. One of the officers captured firing at the crowd with an AK47 rifle was identified as one Kevin Lagat of Force Number 26085, he is a police constable attached to Osoro.”
“Others are Simon Muriithi of force number 119319 and Peter Muge of force number 239197, all stationed at Nyanchwa Police Station. One officer, Morris Kiambi, is believed to have been ferried from his station of duty in Lang’ata, Nairobi to participate in the attacks. It is suspected that Lagat has been transferred to Parliament Police Station since that incident.”
Sifuna highlighted that ODM’s demands must be fulfilled within a two-weeks; otherwise, the party will explore alternative avenues to address the incidents.
He stated,”Should any harm come to our party’s National Vice Chair and Governor of Kisii Simba Arati, as a result of any subsequent attack against him, the persons named here including Osoro, Police Commander Charles Kasses and the IG of Police will be held personally responsible.”
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