Kenya Police has arrested David Ochieng, a suspect behind posting of inflammatory messages on social media that called for the killing of those opposing anti- IEBC demonstrations and reforms at IEBC.
The suspect, Daniel Ochieng Omondi, was arrested in Githurai area where a search was conducted at his residence.
Three live 9mm rounds of ammunition and materials suspected to have been for use to make IEDs were recovered.
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Omondi has been posting messages on his Facebook account calling on youths from a particular community to rise up and defend themselves.
One of the postings was accompanied by a picture of himself holding an AK 47 rifle. The suspect was arraigned in court today, and 15 days Custodial Orders granted to facilitate further investigations.
The Police wish to warn others abusing the Social Media to post hate/ inflammatory messages that we are on the watch and will deal firmly with them in accordance with the law.
