Siaya Governor James Orengo is mourning following the killing of former Siaya County Assembly Clerk, Felix Isaac Olwero, who was shot dead by police in a suspected case of mistaken identity.
Olwero was gunned down outside his Whitehouse Resort in Seme in the early hours of Monday, August 18.
According to media reports, he had been lying undercover in an attempt to ambush robbers when police mistook him for one of the suspects and opened fire.
Officers from Kombewa Police Station had been dispatched to the resort after a distress call was made by the manager, Sandra Okech.
In his statement, Orengo described the incident as a senseless tragedy and demanded swift and thorough investigations.
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"Devastated by the tragic loss of Felix Olwero, former Siaya County Assembly Clerk and husband to our CECM for Sports, Madam Angeline Oduor, who was brutally shot dead this morning under unclear circumstances.
"We condemn this heinous act in the strongest terms and demand swift, thorough investigations to ensure justice is served. No life should ever be cut short in such a senseless manner," he said.
The incident comes months after Orengo mourned the death of senior driver George Were, who died in a tragic road accident while on duty.
In a statement on Tuesday, May 6, Orengo expressed deep sorrow over the incident, revealing that Were was en route to Naivasha when the accident happened.
"It is a deeply sorrowful evening for Siaya County as we mourn the loss of one of our own, Senior Driver George Were, who was involved in a tragic road accident at Delamere Center while on official duty en route to Naivasha," he said.
Orengo further disclosed that the accident also left several other county staff members injured, including the Chief Officer for Education, Richard Ogeda, and Easter Okello of the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB).
The governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and well wishes to the injured.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to George’s family and pray that they find strength and comfort during this painful time.
"We also wish a swift and full recovery to Chief Officer for Education, Mr. Richard Ogeda, Easter Okello of LREB, and all other staff members who were injured in the accident," he added.
