The raid, which took place earlier this week, left three officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) injured and caused panic among residents.
According to Were, about ten officers stormed the home of his late father, former MP Ong’ondo Were, in search of five people suspected to be involved in recent killings in West Kamagak Ward.
The incident happened just days after two people were murdered during a heated campaign ahead of the November 27 by-election.
Boyd Were said that the officers did not give any prior notice before entering the compound.
He described the situation as chaotic, saying that gunshots were fired without care, even though children and villagers were nearby.
“Around ten police officers barged into our home and fired gunshots carelessly. They said they were looking for someone, but they never told us who. It was very unfortunate and frightening,” he said.
The politician added that he was not at home during the raid. He had attended a meeting in Kosele with IEBC officials and other candidates, including one DCI officer who left the meeting early.
When he returned, he found confusion at the gate, with officers running around and shouting.
Boyd questioned the professionalism of the DCI, saying it was wrong to conduct a violent operation without proper planning. He said the police failed to arrest anyone, even after creating fear in the area.
“It was not fair at all because, at the end of the day, they didn’t arrest anyone. The person they were looking for was not even there,” he stated.
The ODM candidate also promised to respect the election outcome, saying he would support his opponent Philip Aroko if the people choose him. He urged all candidates to focus on peace and unity instead of spreading tension.
Boyd further appealed to the government to ensure justice for families affected by the killings, including that of Bruno Ondoro, who was recently laid to rest.
“We must stop the violence and allow people to vote freely,” he said.
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