Goons attack Ugunja MP’s bodyguard in gun saga
Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi’s bodyguard was attacked by goons on Saturday, March 26, 2022, during Azimio la Umoja's rally in Bomani Grounds, Mumias.
The bodyguard, Mr Samson Ogaja, was trying to rescue Martha Karua’s female bodyguard from the goons, who were trying to snatch her gun.
“I was protecting the female bodyguard, only for them to descend on me with blows and rungus,” Mr Ogaja said.
The bodyguard was rescued by Etenje Ward MCA aspirant Bernard Osore Shiracko alias “Kijana Mdogo”, who, with the help of his supporters, put Mr Ogaja in his car and sped away.
“I had to run away with him from the scene because I feared they would vandalize my car as they were still pursuing him,” Shiracko said.
Mr Shiracko, who is also the Secretary-General for DAP-K in Mumias West Sub County took the victim to Sabatia where he was given first aid in a nearby health facility.
The bodyguard also reportedly lost two radios during the commotion, which were later recovered.
