Swaleh Oswado: Influencer's Post Prompts Kenyans to Share Harrowing Experiences with Shot Politician
- The fatal shooting of Swaleh Oswado, a remand inmate, brought both relief and reflection across Embu
- As disturbing details emerged of his death, Kenyans on social media reacted with shocking candour
- From claims of extortion and assault to theft and intimidation, harrowing stories emerged after an influencer's shared a Facebook post
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The death of Swaleh Oswado, a former ODM aspirant, has opened a can of worms.
Source: Facebook
What happened to Swaleh Oswado?
Embu West sub-county police commander Vincent Kitili said Oswado, a remand inmate, was fatally shot after escaping from a prison van.
The incident happened on Tuesday, August 5, as officers were escorting inmates from court back to Embu Prison.
How was Swaleh Oswado shot?
Two inmates reportedly sprayed pepper on the police before fleeing.
Kitili said Oswado ran into a construction site and picked up a machete, threatening an officer who had pursued him.
Despite warnings, he advanced, prompting the officer to shoot in self-defence. The second inmate escaped and is still at large as a manhunt continues.
Social media influencer and lawyer Wahome Thuku noted that many Kenyans were celebrating the death, with some sharing their scary experiences with Oswado.
“Waa, looks like the policeman who took out this guy did God's work. The online celebration. May he go well.
Congratulations, Mr Officer. As I told you, never fear celebrating the death of a man who hurt you. Next should be to attend his burial and throw in 10 spades of soil to confirm he is gone,” he wrote.
What did Kenyans say about Swaleh Oswado?
Many social media users shared their experiences with Oswado:
Daktari John Mosmo:
“He once went into a club in Embu and forced my friend to pay for whatever he had spent or send him to sayuni. After paying, he told him to immediately leave.”
Samwel Nyaga:
“He was a thorn.”
Madaam C Wanja Muriithi:
"He once hit me at the stadium, accusing me of blocking his view, and that is where the first aid crew was assigned to sit. Even the cops feared him. They asked us to move."
Chanzu Mtetezi:
"I am a cop, and this guy openly conned me KSh 5,000. He asked me to fuel a vehicle to a football match and refused to pay back, saying I could do nothing to him."
Apostle Ben:
"He broke into my shop and stole 84 gas cylinders. I even have the OB number."
Denis Nyaga:
"He forced my cousin to take an oath so that he could vote for him."
Amosea Lok Etyang:
“I happened to be in Embu doing construction of the Moi stadium. I learned about the story of this guy, plus his late dad. The most feared guy at that time.”
Judy Nyagah:
“My Embu people have suffered at the hands of this goon!”
Swaleh Oswado's video emerges
Source: Facebook
In other news, a resurfaced video showed Swaleh campaigning for the Kirimari ward MCA seat ahead of the 2022 General Election.
In the clip, he energetically voiced support for Raila Odinga and Martha Karua.
He appeared confident and hopeful about his political future.
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Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
