Homa Bay police arrest driver accused of transporting weapons

Police yesterday confiscated weapons they believe were intended to be used to cause violence during a meeting in Homa Bay town.

The weapons, which included clubs and a sword, were discovered in a Toyota Probox heading for a voter registration venue. 

The vehicle was seized about two kilometers from the venue and 30 minutes before the meeting about the ongoing registration began.

County Police Commander John Omusanga accused a local politician of being responsible for the weapons.

"The intelligence information we have is that these weapons were going to be used to cause chaos during the meeting and a local prominent politician is behind this mischief," said Mr Omusanga.

The driver of the vehicle, a 31-year-old-man, was arrested and has been detained at Homa Bay Police Station.

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Omusanga warned politicians against engaging in violence ahead of the elections slated for August 8.

"We will not give politicians any room to cause violence in this county and those caught will face the full force of the law," said Omusanga.

Governor Cyprian Awiti had convened the meeting with local leaders, including MPs, to discus how to mobilise locals to register as voters.