Raila's Special Act to Widow, Children of Slain Ida Odinga's Bodyguard

ODM leader Raila Odinga has promised to look after the family of Barack Otieno, a police officer formerly assigned to his wife Ida as a bodyguard.

Speaking during his burial on Friday, October 28, the former prime minister pledged to educate the deceased's children to advanced levels.

Raila also promised to take care of the young widow left behind by the goner.

"Barack has left behind a young wife, he has very young children. I promise to take care of his wife and the children, we will educate them until they are done with their studies," he said.

Otieno was shot dead on October 14 by an assailant at Riat in Kisumu West Sub-County.

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

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 read in part.

Okundi, who has since been arrested, ran away immediately after the shooting with Oduor's gun.