Police in Bondo, Siaya have arrested a suspect believed to be among the goons who attacked a police officer during anti-government protests on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
The suspect, Sostine Otieno, is among the people captured in a viral clip showing civilians attacking the police officer, who is now admitted in hospital.
In a statement on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said it was pursuing more suspects believed to have attacked the policeman.
“Manhunt is underway for goons who yesterday invaded Bondo Police Station while armed with crude weapons including stones and catapults, slings, petrol bombs and other concealed weapons, seriously injuring several police officers and maliciously destroying property,” the statement read in part.
“Already, one of the suspects (Sostine Otieno) captured in a phone recording attacking a police officer and leaving him sprawled on the tarmac before robbing him of his anti-riot gun (launcher) has been arrested and the gun recovered, as pursuit for his accomplices who have since been identified heightens.”
Police say the officer who was captured on camera being attacked is admitted at a Bondo hospital in a critical condition.
“Meanwhile, the officer whose life was saved by good Samaritans is admitted in critical condition at a Bondo hospital. Most of the other officers and members of the public who were also injured in the attack have been discharged,” DCI added.
