Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa on the run after allegedly shooting, Killing opponent's aide

Police in Bungoma have launched a manhunt for Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Wekesa Barasa following a shooting incident at a polling station that left a rival's aide dead on Tuesday evening.

The incident which occurred in Chebukhwabi Primary School in Kibingei ward left a body guard of his closest rival, Mr Brian Khaemba of DAP-K party, dead. 

While addressing the press at Kimilili police station,Bungoma County Commissioner Samuel Kimiti said that they are pursuing the lawmaker.

"We want him to surrender to police wherever he is. If any member of the public spots him, let them alert the police," he said. 

According to a police report, Mr Khaemba was accompanied by his bodyguard when he arrived at Chebukwabi polling station to witness the counting of votes. This is where he encountered Mr Barasa. 

But as he was leaving the polling station , the first-term MP followed him out ordering him to stop.

Police allege that Mr Barasa withdrew a pistol and aimed at Mr Khaemba's aide, Mr Brian Olunga.

Mr Olunga was rushed to Kimilili sub-county hospital where he succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment