- He said anyone found armed with offensive weapons and causing chaos will be arrested.
- Koome said offensive weapons include stones, rungus and machetes.
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Inspector General of police Japheth Koome has threatened to arrest the big guns-including opposition leader Raila Odinga-if they attempt to hold protests on Monday and Thursday.
Police have warned against any mass action assemblies of protests saying they are illegal.
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.
The IG said that there will be no special treatment for anyone when arresting protesters including those who will be chauffeured in big machines like Prados.
"Whichever level you are in society, which ever status you are. I have enough land cruisers to put you behind the cruisers. Tomorrow I am not putting anyone in a Prado. Whoever I will arrest tomorrow, I will put you in a Landcruiser, you will go to jail and stay there forever,"Koome said.
He said anyone found armed with offensive weapons and causing chaos will be dealt firmly in accordance with the law.
Koome said offensive weapons include stones, rungus, machetes as well as other projectiles.
"If you have the intention to cause chaos, and you are armed with what we call offensive weapons, stones, rungus and machetes you will face the consequences,"Koome said.
Koome was speaking on Monday's planned mass action demos.
The opposition has called on its supporters to the streets on Monday and Thursday to protest against President William Ruto's leadership.