Body of Suna East constituency political activist Tony Obondo in a police van at Migori County Referral Hospital mortuary
Migori town woke up in shock earlier at dawn following the murder of a political activist Tony Obondo after he was stabbed at dawn.
Obondo was stabbed in the stomach after a political brawl at Apida estate.
Obondo was based in Suna East constituency although he hails from East Kanyamkago ward in Uriri and was a key supporter of Migori governor aspirant Anne Omodho Anyanga.
Roy Obwanga, a friend, said they had just arrived from Nairobi after escorting Nyatike MP Edick Anyanga for an official visit in United Kingdom and was shocked by the death.
“We were in town until late when a political brawl ensued in town which brought fracas. I tried to persuade him to leave but he refused. We left him behind and when we came to check on him we found him dead,” Obwanga said.
David Kirui, the Migori county police commandant said the deceased was attacked following a personal differences and have launched investigations to ascertain of politics was behind his murder.
Scenes of grief stricken engulfed Migori county referral mortuary as friends, Orange Democratic Movement politicians and family members thronged to pay their last respects.
Rest in peace Tony, u were a great friend to our family
tony was a brilliant gentleman,steadfast and based on facts.He was once my pathfinder teacher at church.though he is gone bt in our hearts and memory he will remain 4rever.GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL PEACE.AMEN.
Fare thee well bro. you fought it well
To the killers. The same sword is already pointing at you……….may you have no peace till your very last day in this world. stupid!!!
Sleep well bro.