An Undercover Cop Gives the Criminal History of the Embu Politician Who Was Shot Dead After Escaping From a Prison Van

An undercover cop gives the criminal history of the Embu politician who was shot dead after escaping from a prison van

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - Swaleh Oswado, a former ODM aspirant for the Kirimari Ward seat, met a dramatic and deadly end after being shot during a daring escape from a prison van. The chaotic incident unfolded when two detainees sprayed pepper spray at police officers during their transfer from the Siakago Law Courts. In the confusion, Oswado leapt out of the vehicle and bolted into an unfinished house. There, he armed himself with a panga and…

Remandee shot dead after spraying police with pepper in failed escape in Embu - Kahawatungu

A remandee was Tuesday shot dead while another one escaped following a dramatic jailbreak in Embu West Sub-county on Tuesday afternoon. The dramatic incident happened in the Gatondo area when two suspects sprayed pepper at police officers in a bold escape attempt while being transported from Siakago Law Courts. Embu West police boss Vincent Kitili said police opened fire after the inmates fled from a prison van. One of the escapees, identified a…