Police Recover Gun Stolen During Raila's Burial
The gun was stolen by a youth from a police officer who was escorting Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during Raila Odinga's burial...
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Four suspects have been arrested and a firearm recovered after it was stolen from a police officer during the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga last Sunday. The weapon was snatched from an officer escorting Governor Fernandes Barasa at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) gate.
Four suspects were apprehended on Saturday, October 25, by officers from the Kasagam police station, following a tip-off.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) recovered the loaded firearm during a raid in Mbeme area, Kisumu East.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 PM on Sunday, October 19, during the state burial of the former prime minister.
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Authorities Address Security Lapses and Recover Stolen Gun After Raila Odinga's Funeral - October 2025
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen acknowledged that security agencies were unprepared for challenges during the funeral proceedings for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died on October 15, 2025. Police have since recovered a firearm that was stolen from an officer at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) gate during the burial. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of the weapon. Following his passing, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, highlighting Odinga's deep connection with India and his advocacy for stronger Indo-Kenya ties.
