Five suspects are currently in custody for being part of a gang that vandalized and set property on fire during last Thursday’s illegal demonstrations in Siaya County; DCI reports.
The five includes Michael Ochieng, Phelix Omondi, Elly Wambani, Julius Odiaga and Godwin Omollo Ochieng, were reportedly arrested on sunday 2nd April 2023 following intelligence leads and exhibits including iron sheets and window grills recovered.
The gang of about 100 people, according to DCI, had engaged police officers in running battles, before barricading the road leading to the Siaya UDA office and set it on fire after vandalizing it.
Armed with crude weapons, projectiles and petrol bombs, the thugs turned to the police officers who were responding to the violence and seriously injured five of them.
Two police vehicles were also damaged during the incident. The five are currently in custody as appropriate charges are being prepared, before arraigning the suspects in court on 3rd Monday Morning.
