The crude weapons nabbed by police in Kisumu on April 25, 2017. [Photo: the-star.co.ke]
Police in Kisumu have arrested a suspected hired goon with crude weapons even as ODM primaries continue in the county.
Ken Odingo was arrested in Holo, Seme sub-county with 5 batons and 5 pangas.
Police are yet to determine the suspect’s motive.
Kisumu County commissioner Maalim Mohamed said police are on high alert and will handle all cases of hooliganism that might arise.
On Monday, a suspect armed with crude weapons was apprehended in Chemelil after members of the public tipped off police.
"I want to commend members of the public and our officers for the good job. Let the hired goons be warned," Maalim said, as quoted by The Star.
Kisumu ODM nominations are one of the hottest.
Incumbent Governor Jack Ranguma is fighting for the governor ticket with Senator Anyang’ Nyong’o and Hezron McObewa.