- Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga survived a murder attempt after his car was attacked by armed attackers in Homa Bay
- The attack happened just days after the murder of Kasipul MP Ong’ongo Were, raising concerns about the insecurity in the county
- Magwanga was not in the targeted car; His security team prevented the attackers, who ran into the nearby shrubs as the investigation was launched
Residents of Homa Bay County have been left with a surprise following a murder attempt suspected of targeting deputy governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga on Sunday night, May 11.
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The incident occurred just days after the murder of Kasipul MP Ong’ongo Were, who also left the same county, exacerbating fears due to an increase in insecurity in the area.
Is Joseph Magwanga safe after the alleged attempt to kill him?
Two unidentified attackers were reported to be quiet and attacked the deputy governor’s car as he headed for his residence in Oyugis.
According to Capital Fm, Deputy Communications Officer of the Deputy Governor Samuel Owida, confirmed that the invaders closed the car route before shooting, believing Magwanga was inside.
To Luck Good, the deputy governor was not in the car during the attack. His security information, who was inside, fired a shot and succeeded in stopping the attackers.
“By feeling dangerous, the attackers escaped into the nearby bush,” Said Owida.
The suspects fled the nearby forest and remained anonymous.
Security agencies have initiated an investigation, and the search for suspects is ongoing.
This comes a few days after politician Philip Aroko, accused of murder of MP Were, raises concerns about the deterioration and political status of Homa Bay.
“Politics in the county have been turned into madness. It’s not politics. It’s a robbery,” Said Aroko.
What did governor Gladys Wanga say?
The governor of the flu Gladys starch He condemned the attack on the Magwanga car saying it was scary considering it took place while the county was still facing a shock to the murder of a member of the Were.
He called on police officers to investigate the incident as soon as possible and to put criminals in court, and be careful to prevent such threats in advance.
Wanga also called on the people of Homa Bay to remain calm and reject violence and divisive politics.
He stressed the need to be united and allowed the police to conduct impartial investigations into the increase in security cases in the county.
Kenyans are touched by an attempt suspected of murder against Magwanga
The incident has sparked outrage among residents, raising serious questions about the safety of political leaders and the intention of the suspected murder attempt.
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James Alando
Even before the dust is quiet, another report of the shooting incident incident
Lily Meso
“This is over now.
Steven Jaruke
“What’s going on in Homa Bay? This murder behavior emerges in the Nyanza area. This is not our culture. The Luo were afraid of shedding other people’s blood.
Maurice Muleh
“What’s going on in Kenya especially in Homa Bay County? Who were the invaders, and who sent them? Mr Oyugi Magwanga is a gentle, humble person. Why do you attack him?
Elijah Ochieng
“This is not required. What problems do our Homa Bay leaders have? This murder trend will not take us anywhere.”
Who killed the MP Ongo Were?
MP Were was shot by a defensive striker on a motorcycle near Ngong Road on Wednesday, April 30.
The attacker shot five, with three bullets remaining in his body. According to a state -owned Patriarch, bullets pierced vital organs, making his life difficult.
The attacking suspect, Isaac Kuria, as well as a reliable partner to assist in his escape, was later arrested by DCI investigators in Isebania as they tried to escape the border and enter Tanzania.
Masolo Maobnga, head of current affairs and politics, developed this article and more information about what governor Gladys Wanga said about the attempt to kill his deputy, Oyugi Magwanga.
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