On 8th October 2025 at around 3:00 PM, former athlete Abraham Chelanga was involved in a disturbing and potentially life-threatening incident along the Kapseret–Kimumu road in Eldoret.

According to reports, Mr. Chelanga had just completed a successful maize harvest and was driving his Toyota Hilux Single Cab when he was stopped by a traffic police officer, allegedly attached to Langas Police Station.

The officer entered Mr. Chelanga’s vehicle and insisted on accompanying him. During the drive, he allegedly demanded a bribe of KSh 10,000, which Mr. Chelanga firmly declined to pay. The officer remained in the vehicle until they reached the Coca-Cola area, where he eventually alighted.

Moments later, a civilian on a bodaboda, believed to have been in contact with the officer prior to the incident, opened fire at the vehicle, shooting the left rear tyre. The sudden attack caused Mr. Chelanga to lose control of his vehicle, but through sheer composure and courage, he managed to avert a fatal accident, sustaining only minor injuries. The armed assailant immediately collected all spent bullet cartridges before fleeing the scene — a clear attempt to erase evidence.

This incident raises grave concerns about possible collusion between rogue police officers and criminal elements, and it has understandably left the public alarmed. It has been reported at Eldoret Central Police Station, and we demand that the matter be thoroughly and transparently investigated by:

1️⃣The National Police Service (NPS)

2️⃣The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

3️⃣The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

We strongly condemn this heinous and cowardly act against an innocent and law-abiding citizen. Any attempt to intimidate, extort, or eliminate a member of the public must be met with swift justice. No officer or civilian should ever misuse authority, weapon, or position to endanger life.

We call upon the relevant agencies to move with urgency, identify all those involved, and ensure that justice is served without fear, favour, or bias.

Justice must not only be done — it must be seen to be done.