Northrift Governor survives guard's gun drama

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A Governor in the North Rift region escaped death narrowly after a guard threatened to shoot him.

The Governor was inspecting the projects on Tuesday when he encountered the incident.

ElgeyoMarakwet Governor Alex Tolgos was threatened by a drunken forest guard.

The incident happened in Chebororwa ward after he was confronted by a drunk officer clad in civilian.

Tolgos was visiting Takwei Primary school which is adjacent to the forest. The officer warned the county boss not to set foot in the school.

The officer hurled insults at the governor and threatened that he will shoot him. He then disappeared and resurfaced while fully dressed in uniform with a G3 rifle.

To the amazement of the residents, governor and his entourage, the officer cocked his gun aiming at the governor.

Governor Alex Tolgos

Residents started running helter-skelter but other forest guards wrestle the officer and disarmed him.

Furious Tolgos said the incident was unacceptable adding that he will raise the issue with the Kenya Forest Service.

Locals claimed the rangers were burning charcoal and engaging in illegal logging.

"The drunk officer was perhaps irked by the presence of the government delegation and most likely feared that their visit could expose their illegal activities in the forests," said a resident.