Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi will remain in police custody for another two days pending ruling on his bail and bond.
He was presented before the Nakuru Chief Magistrate, Josephat Kalu through a miscellaneous application seeking to hold him for 14 days to allow time for investigation
In an application filed before a Nakuru Court on Monday afternoon, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) through an affidavit sworn by Inspector of Police James Akello, the agency says it is investigating Mr Sudi on the five offences.
“The suspect is being investigated on the offences of: hate speech contrary to section 13(1) (a) of the NCIC Act of 2008, assault of police officer contrary to section 103 of the National Police Service Act of 2011, Offensive conduct contrary to section 94(1) of the Penal Code, unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition contrary to section 89(1) of the penal code and resisting arrest contrary to section 103(a) of the National Police Service Act.” Stated part of the application.
The defiant MP surrendered to the police at Langas police station after a 48 botched operation that failed to materialize arrest.
Several leaders turned up at the staion in solidarity with the defient law maker and led by Senators Kipchumba Murkomen (Elgeyo Marakwet), Susan Kihika (Nakuru), MPs Kimani Ngunjiri (Bahati), Aisha Jumwa (Malindi), Hilary Kosgei (Kipkelion West) and Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Sholei.
