Ida Odinga Breaks Silence after Murder of Bodyguard

Ida Odinga has spoken on the fatal incident in which her bodyguard lost his life.

Barrack Otieno Oduor was shot dead by an assailant at Riat in Kisumu West Sub-County, as confirmed by Ida's head of security David Masaga has confirmed.

The deceased was in the company of Marilyn Marion Ouma and Donar Kajwang when he was shot.

Speaking in Bondo while gracing a funeral, Ida cautioned young people against partaking in drugs,

"I am sending my condolences to the family of Barack, who hails from Bondo. It is unfortunate that my persona; bodyguard was shot dead. Young people must restrain themselves and avoid drugs," she said.

Meanwhile, the National Police Service (NPS) has cautioned Kenyans over the suspect who is still at large after the shooting.

In a statement on Friday, October 14, NPS said that the suspect, Collins Okundi, escaped with the officer's firearm, which he had used to kill him.

The police described Onkundi as armed and dangerous, appealing to the public for information leading to his arrest.

"The National Police Service confirms an incident that resulted in the death of a police officer who was shot dead in Kisumu in cold blood. The assailant, identified as Collins Okundi, and who’s on the run is being pursued," NPS stated.

Police also added that the suspect also shot another victim, who is currently receiving treatment in a local hospital.

"He escaped with the killer firearm that he robbed from the slain officer. A second victim also shot by the assailant is in a local hospital receiving treatment. As we appeal for information to aid in his arrest, members of the public are equally cautioned to treat the suspect as armed and dangerous," NPS added.