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Kisii County Commissioner, Tom Anjere, Kisii County Commander Charles Kasses addressing the media over misuse of boda bodas
By Elizabeth Angira
Kisii County Commissioner, Tom Anjere, has issued a warning to some politicians who incite boda boda riders to cause chaos.
The warning came after a boda boda a rider, who was allegedly injured during clashes between warring factions of riders clashed in Kisii on Monday, died.
The deceased was one of five riders injured during the violent confrontations that took place in Nyanchwa on Monday evening.
Speaking with the press County commissioner said that the three have been arrested and were currently in police custody awaiting to be will be arraigned in court and face the law.
Anjere assured members of the public that, stringent measures have been put in place to ensure adequate security.
He emphasized that those found breaking the law would be dealt with, citing that no one is above the law they are going to take action against them regardless of their social or political standing.
The county commissioner revealed that investigations had been launched against some elected leaders who were allegedly leaders funding boda boda gangs to settle their political scores.
“Leaders should engage in dialogue to resolve their issues, stating that instigating boda boda riders to cause mayhem was not a solution, “he said.
The County Commissioner expressed the government’s commitment to restoring calm in Kisii town and ensuring that such incidents would not happen again.
He confirmed that the matter had already been investigated, leading to the discovery of a few elected leaders misusing boda boda riders.
He warned such leaders that they were not above the law and will the charges if found culpable.
In collaboration with the County Directorate of Investigations, Kisii County Commander, Charles Kasses, was instructed to apprehend those funding the chaos.
He further mentioned that additional suspects had been arrested and were currently under investigation.
Kasses appealed to residents to provide any crucial information that could lead to the arrest of the gang leaders.
The authorities in Kisii County are taking decisive action to address the misuse of boda bodas for political purposes and maintain peace and security in the region.
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