Police probe Nakuru MP on claims of drawing gun against opponent
Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama flanked by Nakuru youth leaders at Nakuru Central Police station on October 31, 2018. He had an altercation with his rival Hezron Okiki during a church fundraiser in Nakuru. [File, Standard]
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Okiki alleged that Arama and his supporters attacked him at the police station in the presence of officers-something the police commander denied vehemently. “I was beaten up by Arama and his supporters before the police rescued me. At the church, Arama drew his gun threatening to shot me,” he claimed shortly before he was whisked away to the cells. However, the police boss said that he had not received any reports on the involvement of a gun during the fracas. “I have not received any report that there was a gun involved in the saga. However, we are doing thorough investigations into the matter,” he said. The politician, according to Olonyi was released on a free bond pending further investigations into all the allegations raised by both parties. He said that once the investigations are concluded, legal actions will be taken against persons involved in the disturbances at the police station. When contacted for comments, Arama said the matter was under investigation and that Okiki was the one who instigated the entire incident. “He (Okiki) began abusing me when he was given time to give his donation. I only called the police when people started assaulting him. I save his life.” The lawmaker said.Do not miss out on the latest news. Join the Standard Digital Telegram channel HERE.
