Why DCI raided Cleophas Malala’s residence
DCI raided Cleophas Malala’s residence in Kakamega after an arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Speaking outside his Milimani, Kakamega house, on Thursday, September 1, Malala’s legal team stated that they were not aware of the orders issued.
A representative of the team further added that they were in consultation with the police as they sought clarity on his pending arrest.
“I have not seen any arrest warrant. What we are sure of is that this witchhunt arises from the elections that have just been carried out which we feel is a bit unfair.
“We seem to be the only ones who have been targeted. But we are still sorting this out as a legal team and we may not say anything that may go on record at this time,” Grace Mburu, the representative addressed the media.
However, it is thought that the arrest warrant pertains to assault accusations he faces.
According to multiple news sources, the outgoing Kakamenga senator who just ran for governor in Kakamega is wanted for attacking a politician during the August 9 general election.
According to reports the arrest warrant relates to a violent act he committed during the Kakamega gubernatorial election on August 29, 2022.
“They suspect he was involved in violent acts during the Kakamega governorship mini-poll that was held on Monday. A warrant to arrest him was issued yesterday,” said the publication in a tweet.
It is claimed that the outgoing Kakamega senator assaulted a fellow politician.
The DCI raid into Malala’s residence comes just a day after he lost Kakamega Gubernatorial election to Fernandes Barasa of the ODM.
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