A funeral at Pap Kapinda in Siaya turned chaotic on Saturday leading to the stabbing of South Gem MCA Brian Obiero.
The MCA was the Master of Ceremonies at the funeral had just invited Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo to address the mourners before hell broke loose.
The crowd which did not want to be addressed by the MP’s representative heckled him before one of them attempted to snatch a microphone from the representative.
The funeral service was temporarily halted before the family of the bereaved appealed for calm.
The funeral the went on uninterrupted until armed goons suddenly descended on the location leading to a melee.
The MCA was stabbed by an unknown person as the people who had attended the funeral scampered for safety.
He was rushed to the Akala Police Station before going to the Aga Khan hospital for treatment.
While confirming the findings incident Gem Sub-County Police Commander Cecilia Kemboi said that the MCA reported that he was attacked by goons and that he sustained injuries on his left hand, buttocks and on the right eye.
