SECURITY AT STAKE

MP Didmus Barasa sues state over confiscation of firearm

Lawmaker says the state's move will expose his family to grave danger.

In Summary

• The MP who had been told the surrender his firearm last week, says his security is at stake and wants the court to intervene. 

• The MP says he was not given any reason for the surrender.

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa.
Image: FILE

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has sued the state over plans to confiscate his firearm.

The MP who had been told the surrender his firearm last week, says his security is at stake and wants the court to intervene.

On February 5 the chairman of the Firearm Licensing Board directed the MP to surrender both his license and firearm in 24 hours.

The MP says he was not given any reason for the surrender and is apprehensive if the state is not stopped, his firearm will be taken from him exposing his family to grave danger.

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i on Friday said politicians found misusing their guns during election campaigns will have their firearm licences revoked.

Matiang'i said the violence witnessed during Thursday's by-elections in Kabuchai, Matungu and Nakuru is unacceptable. 

The CS said the police officers are frustrated because it’s the leaders who should be setting a good example that are breaking rules.

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