Kalonzo questions CDF Ogolla last assignment before his death
Kalonzo Musyoka has raised questions concerning the last assignment by departed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla
Kalonzo Musyoka has raised questions concerning the last assignment by departed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla.
In a statement on Friday, April 19, 2024, Kalonzo called on the State to provide proper security and medical attention for two survivors in the chopper crash that killed Ogolla.
“General Ogolla died in the course of duty alongside nine other officers: Major George Benson Magondu, Brigadier Swale Saidi, Colonel Duncan Keittany, Lietuentant-Colonel David Sawe, Captain Soso Mohamed, Captain Hilary Litali, Senior Sgt John Kinyua Mureithi, Sergeant Cliphonce Omondi and Sergeant Rose Nyawira. This is devastating.
“Fortunately, the brutal hand of death left behind two unidentified survivors. We wish them a speedy recovery and demand that they be given proper security and medical attention,” Kalonzo said.
Kalonzo lamented about what he termed as an unprecedented breach of security for the departed CDF, noting that Ogolla is the first Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) top boss to die in office in a chopper crash.
“It is worth noting that, the KDF are responsible for securing the flight of their Commander in Chief and that of the Chief of Defence Forces.
“They have done so with excellence since independence. Kenyans are therefore puzzled and anxious with regards to this unprecedented breach of security of the CDF. Notably, he is the first to die in office in such circumstances,” Kalonzo said.
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The Wiper leader additionally questioned Ogolla’s last assignment before his death.
“The following are the key questions that Kenyans need answers:
“1. Is it routine tote CDF to inspect classroom construction or was it a directive from somewhere?
“2. Was it normal for him to be in a chopper with so many other military personnel?
“3. Was this his designated chopper and if not where was his designated chopper?
“These are some of the urgent questions that must be answered and Kenyans deserve answers. We therefore call a time-bound public inquiry and no effort or resources should be spared including securing the services of international experts or investigators to get to the bottom of this matter as it raises grave concerns,” Kalonzo said.
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