By Lawrence Aluru
Supporters of Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo clashed with the supporters of his opponent leading to injury of one of the youths during a political rally the constituency.
Benard Ouma, was stabbed on his abdomen by one of their attackers from the opposing camp leaving him with injuries.
The incident forced one of Midiwo’s bodyguards to shoot twice in the air to disperse the rowdy.
Ouma was rushed to Yala Level Four Hospital for treatment but was referred to Coptic Hospital in Maseno where he was treated and discharged later in the day.
The brawl ensued when Midiwo and his supporters, were on a campaign trail to popularise his re-election bid at Konjira Village.
His team was allegedly confronted by a group of youths chanting Social Democratic Party slogans.
Midiwo, who was accompanied by a host of councillors and ward representative aspirants, has now accused a Yala Town Council official for the attack.?
“I have unquestionable information on who incited incited the youths and organized them to disrupt my campaigns in Yala Township Location,” said Midiwo.
He claimed that the attacker was seen in the officials car moments before the attack, an issue that makes the latter culpable of the incitement. The victim of the attack has already recorded a statement at Yala Police Station.
Siaya OCPD Stephen Cheteka said police have launched investigations into the incident.
