Raila’s security vehicle sprayed with bullets in battle with the police
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Raila's security vehicle damaged after coming under a hail of bullets from anti-riot police during the Saba Saba rally
Raila’s security vehicle damaged after coming under a hail of bullets from anti-riot police during the Saba Saba rally.
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Party leader Raila Odinga’s vehicle was on Friday damaged during running battles between protesters and anti-riot police.
The vehicle came under a hail of bullets as police confronted Azimio supporters as they headed to the Central Business District.
It was not immediately known if the bullets hit the occupants of the vehicle.
It was not immediately known if the bullets hit the occupants of the vehicle.
The rear windows of the vehicle were smashed during the confrontation.
Several other vehicles in the convoy were also damaged.
Raila managed to maneuver his way into the Central Business District after being partly blocked by police.
The Azimioleader had convened a rally at Kamukunji Grounds where he rallied his supporters to kickstart an initiative he says is aimed at pushing President William Ruto and his government out of office.
After addressing the Kamukunji rally, Odinga called on his supporters to march to Central Park in the Nairobi CBD where he was set to make a further address.
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The Odinga-led Azimio convoy would however be met with force by a heavily armed contingent of anti-riot police officers determined to ensure the thousands of protesters following the opposition leader do not make their way into the city centre.
Police had earlier issued a warning that the city centre was a no-go zone for the Saba Saba demonstrations.
During the melee, several vehicles on the opposition leader’s convoy including his vehicle got their rear windows shattered.
The Azimio leaders were forced to scamper for safety and head to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF) centre where the damage on the vehicles was inspected in front of the press.
Addressing journalists, Odinga claimed his vehicle was hit by a live bullet fired by police whom he claim were aiming for his life.
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