Police have arrested three suspects on Sunday arrested in connection with chaos that erupted in Siaya town on Saturday night leaving several people injured and property of unknown value destroyed.
The scuffle broke out after a group of youth differed about who would be the next area MP in 2022 between the current MP for Alego/Usonga Samuel Atandi and businessman Martin Otieno.
I condemn in the strongest terms, violence that was metted on innocent civilians in Siaya Town Yesterday. I urge the police urgently charge the suspects plus their sponsor @DCI_Kenya @RamogiFM @KBCChannel1 @NationBreaking @TheStarBreaking @StandardKenya pic.twitter.com/ksbdK5FsJY
— Samuel Atandi (@SamuelAtandi) January 27, 2019
The fight began after a one of the youth, who was in favour of Mr. Otieno, pounced on a supporter of Mr. Atandi with kicks and blows before his colleagues joined the fight.
The situation, however, turned worse when one of the groups torched a hotel belonging to one of their rivals.
Confirming the incident, Siaya County Police Commander Ambrose Mwakawa said the suspects will be arraigned on Monday.
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