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Interior PS Raymond Omollo condemns attack on Senator Godfrey Osotsi, denies involvement
via Tuko3 hours ago3 min read
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has condemned the recent attack on Vihiga senator Godfrey Osotsi and denied claims linking him to the incident. Omollo stated that the government will take firm action against criminal gangs responsible for political violence. His remarks follow an assault on Senator Osotsi by armed individuals at a restaurant in Kisumu county, which has caused national outrage. Speaking in Lodwar, Turkana county, Omollo emphasized that the state would not tolerate growing lawlessness and that those sponsoring or executing such attacks would face the full force of the law. He assured that law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing those involved in the assault on Osotsi, who is currently recovering from injuries. Omollo noted that the issue of organized gangs and politically instigated violence is not new to Kenya's security circles, with the government having engaged on the matter for years, including parliamentary discussions on tackling illegal firearms and criminal networks. He linked the Kisumu incident to a broader national pattern and called for accountability across the justice system, urging police and judicial officers to act impartially. Omollo's statement comes amid pressure from opposition leaders, with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka accusing him of orchestrating the violence and demanding his resignation.
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