"Why would over eight police vehicles pursue one person? Their aim was clearly to kill him. Three bullets were fired-one narrowly missed where he was seated, and another struck his thigh, leaving him badly injured," he claimed.
Nyongesa has called for the transfer of officers who have overstayed at the Bungoma Police Station, accusing them of allegedly engaging in illegal activities.
But Mt Elgon Sub County Police Commander Moffat Mang'era told journalists that the officers acting on a tip-off intercepted a lorry ferrying about 8,750 litres of ethanol in Mapera village, Kimilili.
Mang'era said a scuffle ensued after Kimungui was allegedly identified as the owner of the illegal consignment and mobilised goons to disrupt the operation.
He claimed that the said truck had been traced to the MCA's home where it was been parked before it was moved to another place.
Upon verification, Mang'era said it was established that the number plate on the truck belonged to another vehicle raising suspicion.
"The operation was led by KRA officers and supported by the DCI and police. Unfortunately, the MCA mobilised a group of armed individuals to disrupt the operation," Mang'era claimed.
The police boss said the injured MCA was rushed to Bungoma County Referral Hospital and later referred to Eldoret for specilaised treatment.
Mang'era said investigations into the incident are ongoing and vowed strict crack down on those involved in smuggling and other illegal activities.