Editorial

ODM Party Chairman Philip Makabongo’s home attacked and two of his cars torched

Unknown assailants attacked ODM Party Chairman, Philip Makabongo’s house and torched two of his vehicles. According to Mr. Makabongo, the two vehicles Toyota Sprinter and Subaru  were torched when he

  • PublishedApril 1, 2019

Unknown assailants attacked ODM Party Chairman, Philip Makabongo’s house and torched two of his vehicles.

According to Mr. Makabongo, the two vehicles Toyota Sprinter and Subaru  were torched when he and his family were asleep.

Rongo sub-county Police Commander Peter Kirui confirmed the incident, saying no arrest have been made so far.

“Mr Makabongo was awakened by an explosion outside his house, and when he went outside he found the two motor vehicles burning,he mobilized people to put off the fire and immediately reported the incident to police. The motive of the incident is yet to be established,” said the police boss.

Mr. Kirui added that the fire had already consumed a larger part of the vehicles by the time Mr. Makabongo and the area residents put it out.

The motive of the attack is yet to be established.

 

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