Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga was among the leaders who attended the burial of former police Barrack Otieno Oduor in Siaya County.
Oduor was a bodyguard to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s wife Ida Odinga.
Barrack was fatally shot on Friday, October 14, by Collins Okundi, who is currently remanded at Kisumu Central Police Station.
Addressing mourners on Friday, October 29, Raila pledged to cater for the welfare of the family of the slain cop who served as Ida Odinga’s bodyguard.
“Barrack Otieno has left behind a young wife, he has very young children. I promise to take care of his wife and the children, we will educate them until they are done with their studies,” Raila said.
The ODM leader was accompanied by his wife Ida Odinga, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and his Kisumu counterpart Anyang’ Nyong’o among others.
Raila’s wife, Ida Odinga lamented the loss of her longtime security, expressing disbelief at his passing. She praised him as a devoted individual who was committed to ensuring her security was up to par.
Barrack, a trained police officer, was shot dead in the Mamboleo area in Kisumu by a man identified as Collins Okundi.
In the unfortunate occurrence, Oduor, alias Jaraha had left Dondez Bar & Restaurant accompanied by Donar Kajwang and a lady identified as Marion.
“Upon reaching the Estate, one Collins Okundi, a Manager of Club Signature Kisumu suddenly appeared and a scuffle ensued between the reporter, Donar Kajwang, and Cpl Barrack Otieno Oduor,
“In the process, Collins Okundi disarmed the police officer and fatally shot him twice in the head and leg. Donar Kajwang was shot in the leg and was rushed to Aga khan Hospital Kisumu and is in a stable condition,” a police report read in part.
