This archive report was first published on 22 October 2021.
Published on October 22, 2021, a day after Deputy President William Ruto's visit to the area, Lamu Senator Anwar Loitiptip has been accused of assaulting a political rival.
Francis Mugo, who is eyeing Loitiptip's seat in 2022, claims the senator broke his glasses, snatched his phone, and attempted to throw him into the Indian Ocean at the Manda Airport Jetty on Tuesday evening.
According to Mugo, the attack occurred moments after Ruto boarded his plane, leaving the area.
He suffered injuries to his right hand, left eye, and hip and received treatment at Mpeketoni Sub-County Hospital and King Fahad County Hospital.
‘I am disappointed by Senator Loitiptip’s behaviour. He attacked me immediately after DP Ruto boarded his flight and left Manda Airport,’ Mr Mugo told the Nation.
Loitiptip has denied the allegations, claiming Mugo was trying to frame him.
‘That man is just looking for sympathy and to tarnish my name but I will just (ignore) him. You can imagine how unfair it is for someone to come and gate-crash my function, then try to frame me,’ Anwar told the daily.
