Omtatah turned away after trying to file report on Ruto sword remarks

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah was allegedly prevented from submitting a case against President William Ruto's sword remarks by Kisii police on Tuesday.

Omtatah was purportedly ordered away from Nyanchwa Police after being recommended by officials from Kitutu Chache South's Mosocho Police Station.

During the incident, Nyanchwa's officer in charge declined to engage with the media. As reporters badgered him for an explanation, he left the police station.

Omtatah said Ruto targeted him and others in a bid to thwart his policies during a church function at Cardinal High School, Mosocho where he conducted a fundraiser.

During the fundraiser, the President vowed to deal with cartels sabotaging his legacy projects.

"You gave me the powers. All these people who want to block us will face me. I will deal with them, I just need your prayer," Ruto said.

"Because you know I was given a big sword (during his inauguration), do you think that Sword is for chopping vegetables? Is it not for slashing these conmen? I will slash them for real."

Commenting on the remarks, Omtatah said by taking the Housing Levy case to court, he felt the threat was directed at him.

"I am one of those who took the matter to court and that is why I am here to report this matter to the police," the activist turned Senator politician told the Star outside Nyanchwa Police station Tuesday dawn.

He claimed he could not understand why the OCPD at the Station refused to record the station.

"I was given a cordial welcome by Mosocho police station officers but they sent me here. I am dismayed that the OCPD cannot accept my statement," Omtatah told the Star.

The Senator alluded that the president described those opposing his leadership style as Wakora during the Saturday event.

"But I am a law-abiding citizen, in fact, more than Ruto himself," Omtatah said.

He said he had a reason to believe his life was now in danger following the remarks by the president'.

The Senator said he was mulling reporting the same to the Inspector of Police himself.