According to investigators, residents of Kisumu voluntarily supplied actionable intelligence that enabled officers to track and apprehend three suspects linked to the attack.
The individuals—Carlos Owiti, Eric Otieno, and Vincent Odhiambo—remain in police custody as investigations continue into their roles in the incident.
The assault has sparked significant political tension nationwide, with opposition leaders demanding full accountability and raising concerns over alleged involvement of senior government officials.
Some leaders have controversially linked Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo to the attackers, claims that have heightened scrutiny on security agencies.
Political figures aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM argue that the attack may be part of a wider pattern of targeted violence against their members.
They warn that such incidents threaten democratic freedoms, particularly as the country edges closer to an election period.
The incident triggered protests across parts of Western Kenya, including Kakamega, Vihiga, and Bungoma, where residents demanded justice and improved security.
Osotsi, a prominent political figure who was recently removed as ODM deputy party leader during a special delegates’ convention, is seen as central to the faction’s internal politics. Some leaders suggest his political stance may have contributed to the attack.
Opposition leaders have condemned the assault, stressing that political competition must never translate into violence.
They have urged security agencies to act swiftly, establish the full circumstances behind the attack, and ensure all perpetrators are brought to justice.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing as pressure mounts for transparency and accountability.
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