Leaders condemn assault on Vihiga Senator Osotsi
Vihiga Senator and former ODM deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi, attacked by unknown assailants in Kisumu, rushed to hospital; Senator Sifuna called for police action...
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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was violently assaulted by armed individuals in Kisumu town on Wednesday. The attack has been widely condemned by leaders across the political spectrum.
- The Senator was attacked shortly after visiting a barbershop and meeting a friend.
- Prominent figures including ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdullswamad Shariff Nassir, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and Leader of the Minority Party Junet Mohamed have strongly condemned the incident.
- Senator Osotsi was airlifted to Nairobi for specialised treatment following the injuries sustained during the assault.
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