Ida Odinga’s bodyguard shot dead

The bodyguard of Ida Odinga, the wife of Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya leader Raila Odinga, has been shot dead.

Barack Otieno Oduor was shot dead by assailants at around 5am on Friday, at his Riat home in Kisumu West Sub-County, near Odinga’s residence.

He is reported to have been in company of a man and woman when the incident occurred.

Nyanza regional police boss Karanja Muiruri confirmed the incident, promising to provide further details after receiving a full report.

The assailant who is said to be a manager of one of the clubs in Kisumu took off after the shooting.

The suspect also shot the woman in the arm and the man was shot in the leg.

Those who were injured are admitted at a facility within the lake-side city.

According to multiple sources, including junior police officers who spoke on condition of anonymity, the bodyguard was shot dead following a dispute.

The suspect is said to have escaped with the slain officer’s firearm.

The body of the security guard was taken to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital morgue.

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