- Brian Okello bravely intervened to save a woman from being attacked by boda boda drivers, who were watching as one of them attacked her in broad daylight
- Okello was badly beaten by the boda-boda drivers for trying to save a woman who was being attacked
- Okello’s act went viral online, with some people praising her for her bravery, while others criticized her for not choosing to stand with her son.
- His act of bravery also prompted a business woman to gift him with a new pair of shoes—now nicknamed Superman
Nairobi, Kenya: Brian Okello, a barobaro who was severely attacked by boda-boda drivers for trying to save a woman who was being beaten, has narrated what happened.
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In the video of Instagrama group of boda riders is seen surrounding the woman and attacking her.
At one point, they undressed her in grief and continued to beat her. The sad scene continued for several minutes until Okello arrived.
In the video, he is seen running towards the scene of the violence, intending to save the woman.
When Okello arrived at the scene, he tried to confront the assailant directly; however, other riders in the area attacked him, forcing him to pull over to avoid serious injury or death.
Recognizing his bravery, a business woman in the city gifted Okello with a brand new pair of shoes.
Speaking in an interview later, Okello explained that he did not know he was being recorded nor that the incident would go viral.
What did Okello say about the woman?
“The woman asked the boda driver to go home so that she could pay him because her phone did not have enough charge,” said Okello.
“Some people ask why I helped that woman, and all I can say is that I helped her because it could have been anyone in the community—even my sister. She could have helped me or anyone else in the community,” he added.
The incident comes after another attack on a woman, and sadly left her recovering from an acid attack allegedly orchestrated by her boyfriend.
Many people, including politicians and the church, have come forward to strongly condemn the painful attack against the woman identified as Mary Claire.
Alvo Kip: “But I can’t rush to that war. Maybe it’s a family person.”
Omondi George: “Did he pay that money the young lady failed to pay?”
John Malone: ”Why fight a woman.” Judith Museshi: “Congratulations, men will be protecting us, thank you.”
Yvette Carol: “The man has been brought up well, he is a Good Samaritan and I wish he had help, he could have saved the woman.”
CCTV shows the acid attack victim’s ex-boyfriend at the scene of the attack
Another story revealed that when gospel artist Claire and her friend were attacked with acid, her ex-boyfriend followed them to the building where they were being given first aid.
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CCTV footage showed that Elvis Opiyo was present when Claire was receiving first aid, and caused more panic and panic in the building.
Kenyans reacted with sadness, pointing to the rise of violence among citizens and the need for compassion in society. Many also demanded justice for the poor woman.
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