Five Arrested Over Violence at Raila Odinga Memorial in Bondo

Police have arrested five suspects in connection with disturbances witnessed during the first-anniversary commemoration of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo Sub-County.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), a section of the crowd turned rowdy during the ceremony, prompting police officers from Bondo Police Station to intervene and restore order.

The five suspects have been identified as Daniel Odhiambo, Gabriel Aloo, Felix Ochieng, Jerry Okello and Edwin Matongo. They were arrested over their alleged involvement in the violent disruption of the event.

During the arrests, officers reportedly recovered several weapons, including a machete, a sword and a knife.

“The suspects are in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment,” the DCI said, adding that the recovered weapons had been detained as exhibits.

The agency said it remained committed to working with other security agencies to maintain security during public gatherings and ensure that individuals suspected of criminal activities are dealt with in accordance with the law.

The arrests come following the disruption at the memorial event, which was held to honour the late former Prime Minister on the first anniversary of his death.

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