Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been handed a reprieve after a Nairobi Court dismissed a firearms case against him.
The ruling comes after the investigations revealed that the county boss followed the right procedures in acquiring the firearms and he deserves security as he serves the people of his region.
In a presentation in court, the investigating officer confirmed to the court that the firearms confiscated from the governor was obtained through a legal means.
He also asked the court to take lawful action after the Governor’s arms were taken away. Magistrate Joyce Ngadani has since directed the government to ensure that the governor gets back his arms with immediate effect to allow him to perform his duties without any form of fear.
The prosecution was also warned against acquiring any information in the name of trying to incriminate the Governor following the decision of the court.
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had obtained eight guns from his homes in Migori and Nairobi following a crackdown at the place.
Ngadani said that the prosecution had failed to prove that the Obado acquired the firearms through an illegal channel. She also said that there is no adequate evidence that can lead to his denial of access to the guns as suggested by the prosecution side.