The National Police Service (NPS) has ordered the main suspect linked to the violence witnessed in Homa Bay on Sunday during the Linda Mwananchi rally to surrender.

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The police gave the orders after linking the suspect, identified by his nickname Olivetti, to having organised the violence.

According to a police statement on Tuesday, August 18, Olivetti is required to report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Homa Bay town.

"One Olivetti, who is being associated with the mayhem witnessed in Homa Bay, has been ordered to report to the County DCI Headquarters, Homa Bay," police stated.

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The move comes after violence was witnessed during a Linda Mwananchi rally in the county, with several businesses destroyed, cars torched and vandalised, while several people were also injured.

The Sunday, August 16 incident also led to deaths, with the police yet to release a full report on the extent of damage caused.

The suspect is accused of coordinating and planning the attack, which saw roads barricaded, forcing the Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna-led team to look for alternative routes to access Homa Bay town.

According to the police, 12 suspects have already been arrested, arraigned in court, and placed on bond.

At the same time, two others are being investigated for various offences, including gun-related incidents.

"In Homa Bay, 12 suspects took plea and have been placed under various bond terms , while two more are being investigated for gun-related incidents and shall be produced in court upon the finalisation of investigations," police added.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke