Thugs rough up Kisumu County official

Philip Ochieng (in green checked shirt) the political advisor to Kisumu county governor Jack Ranguma is pushed down by youths who had gone to eject him from the office citing claims that he is the obstacle to the governor and promoting nepotism. (PHOTOS: DENISH OCHIENG/ STANDARD)

Kisumu County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed has ordered the arrest of the leaders of a gang that raided Governor Jack Ranguma's office and attacked a county official last week.

Maalim said yesterday that the victim has positively identified the attackers and recorded a statement with police over the incident, which disrupted operations at the county headquarters.