Ida Odinga's bodyguard Barrack Otieno Oduor has been shot dead by an assailant at Riat in Kisumu West Sub-County.
Mama Ida's head of security David Masaga has confirmed.
The security detail attached to Mama Ida Odinga was in the company of Marilyn Marion Ouma and Donar Kajwang when he was shot.
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The deceased was shot by Collins Okundi, a manager of Club Signature Kisumu after a scuffle ensued.
"Upon reaching the Estate, one Collins Okundi, a Manager of Club Signature Kisumu suddenly appeared and a scuffle ensued between the reportee, Donar Kajwang and Cpl Barrack Otieno Oduor. In the process, Collins Okundi disarmed the police officer and fatally shot him twice in the head and leg. Donar Kajwang was shot in the leg and was rushed to Aga khan Hospital Kisumu and is in a stable condition. The suspect Collins Okundi immediately left with firearm of the officer. Scene was visited by DCI Kisumu Central, Deputy SCPC Kisumu Central, and CSI personnel," a police report reads in part.
Mr Okundi ran away immediately after the shooting with Oduor's gun.