Several DCI Officers Injured During Security Operation
Officers are said to have met the ordeal while tracing the suspects to a trading centre following intelligence reports...
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Three DCI officers, including Rachuonyo South Sub-County DCI boss Daniel Muhuhi, suffered serious injuries in Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay County, during a violent confrontation with armed assailants. The incident occurred while officers were attempting to apprehend suspects linked to the recent killing of two youths amidst rising political tensions ahead of a by-election.
- Three DCI officers were injured in the ambush at the homestead of the late former Kasipul MP, Ong’ondo Were.
- The attack happened during a security operation to arrest suspects in the murder of two youths in the Opondo area.
- A manhunt is underway for the suspects, one of whom escaped while still handcuffed, as confirmed by Homa Bay County Police Commander Lawrence Koilem.
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