The Ugenya by-elections has witnessed drama that led to three carrying weapons getting arrested as residents headed to the polls in Ugenya,Siaya County.
Area police boss Willy Simba confirmed that 3 suspects were arrested in connection to the incident.
He told reporters that the accused persons were caught “with deadly weapons and are chief suspects in an incident where a voter was severely slashed almost to death around Udira Kamrembo polling station.”
Chris Karan pointed fingers at his opponents and accused them of intimidation.
“We had an incident where a person was hurt and fortunately enough, we were able to catch up with the vehicle which was carrying the thugs. He was arrested and was taken to the police station. As I am speaking [sic], the suspect is at the Ukwala Police Station,” he stated.
Suspects Emmanuel Odhiambo, Hillary Ochieng, and Erick Onyango were arraigned in court and released on Sh5,000 bond. They were charged with preparing to commit fellony.
A man attacked during the incident is in stable condition.Voting started smoothly, but with a few delays on kits not working.