Miguna Miguna Detained on His Way to Meet Raila

Former Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Dr Miguna Miguna was briefly detained by the police in Mombasa on Sunday evening as he drove to Kilifi to meet Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Reports had earlier indicated he was held by police but Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo claimed military officials were involved.

Several roadblocks were put up on roads from the airport and those leading to Kilifi.

According to The Standard, drivers were stopped, cars searched and occupants required to provide some identification and it’s alleged that soldiers were part of the officials manning roadblocks.

[caption caption="Dr Miguna after police stopped the car he was travelling in"][/caption]

Senator Madzayo further alleged that soldiers, who were part of a security contingent, flagged down a car carrying Miguna and asked him to alight after identifying him as the vehicle approached Bamburi police station.

“The detention was effected around 6.30 pm, Miguna declined to come out of the vehicle and there was a standoff.

"As we speak now a crowd has begun gathering and the people are demanding Miguna’s freedom,” Madzayo stated.

Dr Miguna was traveling to meet NASA leaders including Odinga, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, his Kilifi counterpart Amason Kingi and others.

[caption caption="Police during the arrest of Dr Miguna"][/caption]

The daylong meeting was convened to discuss NASA’s strategy against Jubilee including Odinga’s intention to be sworn in as President through the People’s Assembly.

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