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Police probe alleged shooting involving EALA lawmaker Kanini Kega
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Nyandarua police have launched investigations into claims by East Africa Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega that his vehicle was sprayed with bullets by people he suspects were police officers.
He claims he was heading to Nyahururu from Ol Kalou by-election campaigns, which officially closed on Monday evening.
The MP was at the DCP final rally campaigns held at Ol Kalou Arboretum.
"The police officers were aiming at me. I noticed them aim the gun on me and directed my driver to speed off towards Nyahururu. I noticed they tried to pull the trigger but the gun failed to shoot. But they managed to spray my vehicle with bullets when we escaped," said the MP.
County Commissioner Abdirisack Jaldesa, however, says no official report has been made at any police station regarding the alleged attack.
Locals mill around the SUV Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to EALA MP Kanini Kega after it was allegedly sprayed with bullets at Ol Jororok while heading to Nyahururu.
Mr Jaldesda has directed the security team in Ol- Kalou Constituency to investigate the matter and take the necessary actions.
According to Mr Kega, he noticed that three vehicles with concealed number plates were trailing him.
The MP made the video in a private house in Ol Joro Orok where he a well-wisher was hosting him for safety.
He claimed that his life is in danger.
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