GOVERNOR JOHO ESCAPES DEATH BY A WISKER
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| GOVERNOR JOHO AND RAILA ODINGA IN A PAST ODM RALLY. PHOTO COURTESY |
Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho’s bodyguard was shot when
violence erupted at an Orange Democratic Movement rally in Migori Town
on Monday.
Mr Salim Manzwana suffered a serious leg injury as he attempted to protect his boss at Migori Posta Grounds.
He was rushed to Kisumu for specialised treatment. It is not yet clear who shot Mr Manzwana.
Tens
of people, including journalists, were injured before the meeting which
Mr Joho, Senators Anyang’ Nyong’o (Kisumu), James Orengo (Siaya),
Uriri MP John Kobado and his Suna East counterpart Junet Mohammed were
to address.
The leaders’ bodyguards formed a shield
around them as gunshots rent the air. The ODM leaders were in the area
to open a party office at the invitation of Mr Mohammed.
Migori Governor Okoth Obado was said to be uncomfortable with the meeting.
Mr Obado and Mr Mohammed have a frosty
relationship. The office that was to be opened on Monday was almost
burnt on Sunday night.
Also
at the meeting was former minister Ochillo Ayacko who is eyeing Mr
Obado’s seat. Men, women and children scampered for safety.
Window panes of buildings near the meeting venue were smashed. A bullet hit one of the windows.
In a statement later, Mr Joho condemned the violence, saying it was an attempt to assassinate ODM leaders.
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