FOUR People Injured As Political Clash Erupt In Migori
At least four individuals have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds as a result of the chaos in Migori town over the 2027 gubernatorial election.
According to reports, tensions erupted in Migori’s central business center on Friday as supporters of County Governor Ochilo Ayacko battled with those of his major competitor, who has expressed an interest in succeeding him.
The situation immediately intensified, with demonstrators lighting massive bonfires of burning tyres across the town, essentially barring entry into and out of Migori.
The fires extended to the Migori River Bridge, causing traders from the town’s market to evacuate for safety.
Traders said the standoff caused major losses, with merchandise damaged by fires and some products looted during the pandemonium.
The four injured were initially taken to a private hospital in town before being transferred to Ombo Mission Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
Neither the National Police Service (NPS) nor the local administration has published a detailed statement about the incident or acknowledged whether investigations have begun.
However, the local police summoned Masara and Ayacko and recorded their statements about the occurrence.
Masara, the Suna West Constituency Member of Parliament since 2017 and re-elected in 2022, is running against incumbent Ayacko, who is also seeking a second term.
Ayacko, addressing locals, shifted blame to his opponents, alleging that attacks had been targeted at him. He vowed, however, not to retaliate despite the violence.
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Migori County is not new to conflicts and peace breaches involving senior politicians.
Six people, including two police officers and a member of the Migori County Assembly, sustained injuries during a violent confrontation at a quarry in Nyatike, in the county, in September 2024.
The clash broke out as Governor Ayacko arrived at the site in an attempt to resolve a long-standing dispute between two rival groups.
The disagreement, which had been simmering for over a month, centered on the leasing of a section of the quarry to investors, with both parties holding opposing views on how the resources should be distributed.
FOUR People Injured As Political Clash Erupt In Migori
