The National Police Service (NPS) has responded to the attack on Daily Nation photojournalist Chris Omollo at Dandora Stadium on Sunday, 27 April.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Omollo was attacked by a police officer at Dandora Stadium as he was awaiting to be granted access to cover the Gor Mahia vs Mara Sugar match.Harambee Stars prospect bags three individual awards in EnglandThe overzealous officer hit Omollo on the back of his head, causing the veteran journalist to collapse and leaving him with broken spectacles. Omollo was taken to hospital, where he is still admitted and receiving treatment.In response to a statement by the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) condemning the violence on Omollo, the Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said that the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Douglas Kanja, is in receipt of the complaint and appropriate action will be taken on the officer(s) involved.##NAJAVA_MECA_8894126##“IG has received your deeply concerning text about an incident where a sports journalist was injured on Sunday.This is regrettable, and as NPS, we assure you of our commitment to act within the law. A few individuals within the service may get offline, and this must be corrected appropriately,” said Nyaga.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan duo on course for a cup-double in ArmeniaSJAK, who lodged the complaint with the Police, had also condemned the attack on Omollo through a statement by James Waindi, the President.“As SJAK, we strongly condemn this unprovoked attack on a journalist. It is unacceptable and goes against the spirit of sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_8894250##Sports journalists play a vital role in the growth of sports in this country, and their safety must be guaranteed. We call for swift disciplinary action against the officer responsible,” reads part of the statement by SJAK.Additionally, SJAK, in a letter to FKF President Hussein Mohammed, threatened to take dire action if the matter is not addressed.Patrick Matasi’s whistleblower reveals why he exposed the suspended goalkeeper“As the leading body representing sports journalists in the country, we demand that Football Kenya Federation (FKF) take immediate action to address this matter. Failure to take concrete and decisive steps will leave us with no choice but to organise a boycott of all FKF-related activities until justice is served.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8894025##On Wednesday, 29 April, FKF President Hussein Mohammed visited Omollo in hospital to offer his sympathies with the federation releasing a statement later to not only condemn the attack but also give assurance on corrective measures.“FKF is deeply saddened and profoundly regrets the assault on Daily Nation Photojournalist Chris Omollo…We strongly condemn the violence directed at Mr. Omollo as well as any aggression towards fans and other journalists.SJAK threatens total FKF Premier League media blackout after journalist assaulted at Gor Mahia matchSuch actions are unacceptable and have no place in Kenyan football,” reads the statement in part.The federation assured that they are working closely with the police, Gor Mahia, Mara Sugar and the stadium management to investigate the matter and also enhance security and safety protocols.
