Tana River Governor Dhado, MP Hiribae arrested over clan clashes
Coast
By
Betty Njeru
| Oct 12, 2024
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested Tana River Governor Dhado Godana and Galole MP Said Hiribae in connection with ongoing ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001504081/eight-killed-in-renewed-clashes-in-tana-river">inter-clan clashes< in the county.
The two are being questioned at the DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road.
“We have arrested both the MP and the Governor, and they are being brought to the headquarters for questioning after failing to honor earlier summons,” DCI boss Amin said.
Hiribae was arrested in Hola, according to his team.
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