Five arrested over chaos at Raila Odinga memorial in Bondo
Police have arrested five persons of interest following disturbances during the first-anniversary commemoration of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo Sub-County. The incident occurred as mourners and supporters gathered to mark the anniversary of the former premier’s death. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal […]
Police have apprehended five individuals following disruptions that occurred during the first-anniversary memorial service for the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga in Bondo Sub-County. The event took place at the Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, where mourners and supporters had gathered to honor the former premier's legacy.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), a segment of the crowd became unruly, prompting police intervention to restore order on October 16, 2026. The five suspects were arrested by Bondo Police Station officers in connection with the disturbance.
DCI officials revealed that they recovered a machete, a sword, and a knife, among other weapons, during the arrests. These weapons have been detained as evidence in the ongoing investigation, and officers are working to determine how they ended up at the public gathering. The presence of the weapons has also been a key focus of the ongoing probe, with investigators seeking to establish the circumstances surrounding their presence at the event.
The arrested individuals are currently in police custody and are undergoing processing before they are presented in court. The disturbance disrupted the commemoration, which had brought together mourners and supporters to pay tribute to the former prime minister. The DCI is collaborating with other security agencies to ensure the safety of public gatherings and maintain order during such events.
Anyone suspected of criminal conduct will be dealt with in accordance with the law as investigators continue their inquiries into the incident.
The DCI is examining what triggered the disturbance and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the weapons. They are also processing the arrested individuals before they are arraigned in court. The agency emphasized that it would continue working with partner agencies to ensure that public commemorations and other gatherings are conducted in an orderly manner, while criminal matters are handled through the established legal process.
As of now, the five persons of interest remain in custody as investigators continue their inquiries into the Bondo incident.
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