On Saturday evening, residents of Vihiga were left in shock after a violent incident occurred at the home of former senator George Khaniri.
The drama involved Banja Ward MCA Collins Ayungu and his personal assistant, who were allegedly attacked by armed goons in a sudden and unexpected incident.
According to reports, the MCA and his PA had visited the former senator’s home in Serem area for a political meeting. The meeting was believed to be peaceful at first, with discussions going on normally.
However, things quickly turned chaotic when a group of rowdy youths suddenly appeared at the compound.
Witnesses say the youths came without warning and immediately started attacking the MCA and his assistant.
The situation escalated quickly, and both individuals were unable to escape the violent confrontation. The attack caused panic among those who were present at the scene.
The UDA politician was reportedly badly beaten during the incident, and his PA also suffered serious injuries after being assaulted for several hours.
The violence continued until police officers from Serem Police Station were alerted and rushed to the scene to restore order.
After the situation was brought under control, the two victims were taken to hospital where they are currently receiving medical treatment. Their condition has been reported as stable, although they are still under close observation.
Meanwhile, police have launched investigations into the incident. Authorities say they are working to identify and arrest the suspects behind the attack.
The motive for the violent incident remains unclear, but tension has been rising in the area due to local political activities.
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