The youth were apprehended by the police and taken to Oyugis Police Station.
Rachuonyo South OCPD Naomi Ichami said the suspects would be arraigned in court to answer charges of perpetrating violence.
“We are going to take this matter very seriously to curb cases of political violence in this area before and after the next General Election. We want these suspects to serve as an example to others with similar intentions,” Ichami said.
She added that the arrest of the four would enhance their investigations to arrest more suspects in connection with the incident.
“I cannot tell the exact number of suspects but we are looking for more who were adversely mentioned in the violence,” she said.
The arrest came following a Tuesday incident in which three people were seriously injured and are admitted at Matata Hospital, Oyugis town.
The victims sustained serious cuts on their heads..
Chaos erupted when a group of youth hurled stones at a gathering that was convened by Homa bay ODM gubernatorial candidate Cyprian Awiti, area women representative Gladys Wanga, Members of National Assembly candidates and county assembly representatives. -The Standard
