By Habil in HB Onyango.
Numerous incidences of political thuggery and violence in Kasipul constituency is creating concern among the political leaders and the residents.
Allegations of sponsored violence and thuggery have emerged with different political divide pointing accusing fingers at one another
Area MP Mr. Ong’Ondo Were has issued a stun warning to a number of politicians and Government and County officials whom he claims of ferrying the “goons” to cause violence in the constituency.
The MP claimed a number of political goons believed to have been terrorizing the region were ferried from other regions.
The MP claimed his political opponents were to blame for high incidences of political thuggery in the area.
Speaking during a press conference, Were said he will not allow such acts to continue
“We have been living in a cohesive constituency for the past five years and we have been able to implement a number of development projects.
But in the last six months there has emerged insecurity in the area,” he said.
Were said the violence has targeted public gatherings especially during funerals.
Were claimed for the last six months he had fallen victim to political thuggery caused by his opponents.
“At first I was attacked at Kalando area during a funeral service, secondly my vehicle was deflated by goons,” he claimed.
“We have reported the matter to the DPP and soon action will be taken against the aiders of such acts,” he said.
