Charles Ong'ondo Were: William Ruto Calls for Thorough Investigation Into Killing of Kasipul MP
- On Thursday, May 1, President William Ruto shared his condolence message following the death of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong'ondo Were
- The ODM lawmaker was shot dead near City Mortuary roundabout along Ngong Road by two assailants riding on a motorcycle
- The head of state asked the National Police Service (NPS) to arrest the people responsible for Were's assassination
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Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - President William Ruto has joined Kenyans in mourning the shocking death of Kasipul Member of Parliament Charles Ong'ondo Were.
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What Ruto said about Charles Ong'ondo Were's murder
In a statement on Thursday, May 1, the president expressed his shock at the killing of the outspoken Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party lawmaker.
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In a condolence message, Ruto expressed sorrow over the lawmaker’s death and offered prayers for his family and constituents.
"May God grant the family and the people of Kasipul strength to bear with the loss of Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were," President Ruto said.
The head of state urged the National Police Service (NPS) to carry out thorough investigations into the shooting incident, adding that those behind Were's murder must be arrested and charged.
"We urge the police to conduct a thorough investigation into this incident. Those responsible must be held to account," Ruto stated.
Earlier, Raila Odinga-led ODM had also called on the investigative agencies to ensure the assassins are arrested.
"While we join his constituents, the people of the great county of Homabay, his family, colleagues and friends in mourning, we call on the police to investigate the shooting incident and bring the culprits to book. We shall issue a comprehensive statement in due course," the ODM party said.
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Where was Charles Ong'ondo Were killed?
As reported by TUKO.co.ke, Were was fatally shot around 7:30 p.m. near the City Mortuary roundabout along Ngong Road.
The ODM MP was targeted by an unknown gunman riding a motorbike and was declared dead upon arrival at a Nairobi hospital.
According to police reports, two unidentified assailants on a motorbike approached the MP’s car and opened fire.
While the MP's driver and bodyguard were present, neither sustained any injuries in the attack.
Authorities noted that the accuracy of the shooting suggested the perpetrators were likely trained assassins.
The attack took place quickly as the MP’s vehicle was making its way through the roundabout near City Mortuary, towards Valley Road.
What you need to know about Charles Ong'ondo Were's murder
- Kasipul MP Were was riding in a Toyota Crown vehicle when two men riding on a motorcycle attacked him
- A video emerged capturing the Kasipul MP recounting how two different informants alerted him about separate assassination plots
- Governor Gladys Wanga mourned the Kasipul MP, describing him as a loyal, honest, and dependable leader who was deeply committed to serving the people of Kasipul
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
