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In Siaya County, a serious incident occurred when an assistant chief was violently attacked by mourners during a disco matanga. This shocking event has raised concerns about safety and the management of traditional mourning events.
The trouble began when the assistant chief, who was not named, heard loud music coming from a house where a family was mourning a loved one.
The music, part of a disco matanga, was so loud that it could be heard from a distance. Disco matanga is a type of traditional mourning event that involves music and dancing to celebrate the life of the deceased.
Concerned about the noise, the assistant chief went to the bereaved family’s home to investigate. When he arrived, he found that the loud music was indeed coming from the event.
Attempting to address the situation, he decided to turn off the music to reduce the disturbance. His action, however, did not go as planned.
The young men at the party were very unhappy with the chief’s intervention. They felt that the music was an important part of their mourning and did not want it stopped.
In response to the chief’s attempt to turn off the music, they became angry and aggressive. The situation quickly escalated, and the young men armed themselves with machetes and other crude weapons.
The assistant chief was attacked by these young men. They struck him with their weapons, causing severe injuries. The violence was intense, and the chief sustained deep cuts on his head. The attack was brutal and left him in critical condition.
Other mourners at the event, realizing the severity of the situation, stepped in to help. They intervened and managed to pull the chief away from his attackers.
They then rushed him to Siaya County Referral Hospital for medical treatment. At the hospital, doctors found that the chief’s injuries were serious and required immediate attention. His condition was described as critical, and he was given emergency care.
The police were alerted about the incident and quickly arrived at the scene. They began an investigation to find those responsible for the attack.
During their investigation, they identified and arrested a suspect named Stephen Onyango. Onyango, who is 28 years old, is believed to have played a leading role in the attack on the assistant chief. He was taken to court on July 22, 2024, to face charges related to the violence.
The incident has caused a lot of concern in the community. It shows the growing tensions between local authorities and people attending traditional events.
The violent response to the assistant chief’s actions shows how such events can sometimes lead to conflict. It also raises questions about how these events are managed and whether there needs to be better oversight to prevent such violence.
In addition to this attack, another troubling event occurred in the area. A video surfaced showing a female police officer being assaulted by a group of civilians.
The video showed the officer in a standoff with the civilians, leading to a traffic jam and a chaotic scene. During the confrontation, a man attacked the officer, causing her to cry out in pain. Other civilians tried to help, but the situation was tense and difficult.
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