Officers control a crowd at the scene

DP William Ruto’s residence in Sugoi, Uasin Gishu County was attacked by unidentified armed assailants, moments after he had left for campaigns.

Ruto's residence pictured in 2014

The attackers overpowered GSU officers guarding the DP’s residence as one officer sustained gunshot wounds.

Security officers, among them the highly specialized Recce Squad are currently on the scene.

Ruto's residence pictured in 2014

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