FACE OFF

Raila tells off IG Koome over arrest threats

The Azimio boss asked the IG to face him directly on Monday.

In Summary
  • Earlier, Koome had addressed the press and warned that he will not spare any political leader when he will crackdown on protesters on Monday.
  • He also told Raila to face him instead of harassing his regional commander for Nairobi Adamson Bungei.
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Azimio leader Raila Odinga arrives for a Sunday service at the TJM church in Embakasi on March 26, 2023.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga arrives for a Sunday service at the TJM church in Embakasi on March 26, 2023.
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Azimio Leader Raila Odinga has told off Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome saying he will turn up to lead the opposition protests on Monday.

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Speaking at the JTM church in Embakasi, the opposition chief told Koome to stop intimidating him with threats for arrests.

"Koome stop your threats, I will be there on the front-line, come and face me directly, don't send your juniors," Raila said.

Raila said his protests against President William Ruto's administration will go on despite police banning them as illegal.

"If we don't defend the rights and freedoms of Kenyans, we will lose our country," he said .

Earlier, Koome had addressed the press and warned that he will not spare any political leader when he will crackdown on protesters on Monday.

He also told Raila to face him instead of harassing his regional commander for Nairobi Adamson Bungei.

The IG said on Sunday that police will treat everyone equally when arresting protesters in the streets.

Koome, while addressing the media said even his commanders will not care about anyone's social status when dealing with protesters.

"Whoever you are, I will deal with you," said Koome.

The IG's remarks appeared to be targeted at key Azimio leaders including Raila, Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka and Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua.

 

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