Omtatah Breaks Silence After Being Attacked By Goons
On Friday, March 22, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah was accosted by goons as he left the Busia Law Courts.
Omtatah told the media after the event that he was travelling by the Busia County Assembly when a group of young people began throwing stones at his car.
The Busia Senator reported that his vehicle was damaged during the attack, but they were able to flee to the Busia Agricultural Training College (ATC) for safety.
“When I was leaving the court, passing near the county assembly, I encountered a group of young people who started throwing stones at my car. I don’t think it’s just that the young people were walking and then met me and started throwing stones,” said Omtatah
He added, “The car was hit, one window was broken and one side dented. Because this car is a Pro Box type, it is tough and doesn’t get heavily damaged, but we escaped and went to the agricultural training center.”
The first-term senator said that the goons were dispatched by Busia Governor Paul Otuoma in response to a complaint he filed against the Busia County government.
Omtatah stated that he will not be deterred by the incident and will pursue the case against the county until he receives justice.
“They threw stones at me because they were sent, and since my case involves me and the governor, I am not worried that it is the governor who sent those young people to throw stones at me. What has happened is against the law and it will not intimidate me.
“I have seen bigger things than this, they should know that they will not stop me. I was elected by the people of Busia to ensure that their money does not disappear and will not disappear,” Omtatah added.
The attack comes only weeks after Senator Omtatah was involved in an accident in Kisumu on his route to Busia.
He explained that the collision occurred when a caravan lost control after its brakes failed and collided with his vehicle. Omtatah and his driver survived the crash unharmed.
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Omtatah Breaks Silence After Being Attacked By Goons
