Police Officers in Nyanchwa police station in Kisii County on Tuesday morning barred Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah from filing death threats claims against President William Ruto.
Omtatah was kicked out of Nyanchwa Police Station after attempting to file another report at Mosocho Police Station in Kitutu Chache South.
Omtatah claimed Ruto made death threats against him and others who opposed his policies during a church function at Cardinal High School in Mosocho on Saturday, December 16.
The senator claimed that by contesting the Housing Levy in court, he felt the threat was directed at him.
“As he was speaking he started censuring those who challenged the Finance Act ruling particularly on the Housing Levy. He said that he will deal with them with the sword he was given in Kasarani,” said Omtatah.
“He said that sword is not for cutting vegetables but it is for dealing with those crooks opposing his government. I am not a crook and I have never done anything that can label me as a crook.”
Despite his frustrations at the police station, Omtatah has vowed that he will ensure that his statement is recorded and that an investigation into President Ruto’s suggestive statement is launched.
“I have met a bullish OCPD who thinks he understands the law and has refused to take my statement. I will follow the law and ensure that this statement will be on record,” noted Omtatah.
“Even if I fail to take Ruto to court now, he will not be president forever. It will reach a point where he will leave and we will challenge him. We want that matter investigated.”
During Saturday’s event, Ruto proposed using the ceremonial sword he received from his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, during his official swearing-in, to deal with those who oppose the Housing Levy through the courts.
“You know I was given a sword. Do you think it’s for cutting vegetables? It’s for dealing with all these crooks here. I will uproot them completely, and Kenya will move forward,” Ruto said.
