IEBC officials at a past exercise. [Photo|Buzz Kenya]

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The National Police Service, has condemned an incident, where goons attacked IEBC officials, in Bondo, Tuesday, during training, ahead of the October 26, fresh presidential election.

Below is a statement from the police.

"Today, 17th October 2017, in Awasi-Kisumu County, Bondo and Gem in Siaya County, IEBC officials going for training programme were attacked by hooligans riding motorcycles and were severely injured.

Police officers managed to rescue the officials and investigations into the incident have been launched.

We wish to warn against any harassment,threats,intimidation or any unlawful interference with any IEBC official amounts to a breach of the law, both under the Elections Act and the Penal Code.

Officers have therefore been directed to take firm action against anyone or groups of persons attempting to interfere or prevent IEBC officials from carrying out their lawful duties.

KINOTI GEORGE (AIG)For: INSPECTOR GENERALNATIONAL POLICE SERVICEDate: 17/10/2017"