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Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has called for an end to the targeted attacks on Interior PS Raymond Omollo amid ongoing investigations into the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi. Kaluma emphasized the need for due process and cautioned against premature conclusions, urging leaders to refrain from making unfounded accusations.
Africa-Press – Kenya. Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has called for a stop on what he termed as targeted attacks on Interior PS Raymond Omollo as investigations into the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi continues.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino claimed Omollo was behind Osotsi’s assault in Kisumu on Wednesday.
In a statement on his social media account, Kaluma described Omollo as a good leader who has empowered people.
“We the people of Homa Bay are unhappy and concerned at the targeted attacks directed at our son PS Raymond Omollo,” Kaluma said.
“Leave our PS alone. He is doing a good job for our people and for the government,” Kaluma said.
He said the responsibility to investigate criminal acts lies with the National Police Service, under the command of the Inspector General and not political leaders or administrative officials.
Kaluma’s remarks come as pressure mounts from sections of leaders and the public seeking answers over the circumstances surrounding the assault on Osotsi, who was attacked at a Kisumu mall and later airlifted to Nairobi for treatment.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has since launched investigations, noting that the motive behind the attack has not yet been established and urging the public to avoid speculation.
Kaluma cautioned against drawing premature conclusions, saying individuals responsible for the attack should be identified and prosecuted through due process.
“Those youths are unemployed and available to be hired by anyone. Arrest and prosecute them for the crime they have committed,” he said.
He added that leaders should avoid linking individuals to the incident without evidence, stressing the need to protect the integrity of investigations.
He also used a Luo statement to underscore his message, suggesting that blame should not be assigned unfairly.
“Uketo wuodwa makata koth emodagi chwe to Omolo emauywakne,” he said, loosely translated it means “You have placed our son in a position where even when rain fails to fall, Omollo is the one you will still blame.”
The attack on Osotsi has drawn widespread condemnation across the political divide, with leaders calling for swift action against those responsible and warning against rising cases of political violence.
Several leaders, including those from the Orange Democratic Movement, have urged security agencies to act decisively and ensure accountability, while maintaining that violence has no place in democratic processes.
Authorities have already made progress in the case, with three suspects arrested as investigations intensify.
As the probe continues, calls for calm and restraint have grown, with leaders emphasising the importance of allowing institutions to carry out their mandate without external pressure.
Kaluma reiterated that due process must be followed, noting that accountability should be based on evidence established through investigations.
“We must allow the law to take its course and avoid making conclusions that could interfere with justice,” he said.
Political violence has been a recurring issue in Kenya, often exacerbated during election cycles or political disputes. The recent assault on Senator Godfrey Osotsi has reignited concerns about the safety of political figures and the integrity of democratic processes. Calls for accountability and thorough investigations are crucial to restoring public trust in the political system and ensuring that justice prevails.
The role of political leaders in addressing violence is critical, as they can influence public perception and response to such incidents. The ongoing investigations led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations aim to uncover the motives behind the attack and hold those culp
