Babu Owino seeks urgent police response after gun fight with Alai
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino wants security agencies to investigate Kilimani MCA Robert Alai over a confrontation involving a firearm at a Nairobi restaurant...
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has urgently called for a police investigation into Kilimani MCA Robert Alai following an alleged gun fight at a Nairobi restaurant on Saturday afternoon. Owino claims Alai drew a firearm and threatened him during an unprovoked attack.
- The confrontation took place at a popular restaurant along Lenana Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani area.
- Babu Owino alleges Robert Alai accused him of being behind social media attacks on Alai's wife, despite Owino denying the accusations.
- Owino claims Alai became aggressive, pushed him, then drew a pistol and struck him on the chest and jaw.
- The incident was reported at Kilimani Police Station, with Owino calling for a thorough investigation and appropriate action.
- Owino cited this as part of a pattern of harassment following the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga.
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