Siaya Man Emotionally Narrates Living With Bullet Lodged In His Lung After Being Shot During Maandamano

• Victor Oreme, a resident of Siaya, said the bullet fired by the police went past his arm before getting lodged in his lung
• He said doctors at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital told him he would likely not survive the operation to remove the bullet
• The young man thanked Azimio leader Raila Odinga and other party leaders for reaching out to affected families

Siaya- Emotions ran high as Azimio leaders held requiem service for victims of police brutality in Azimio leader Raila Odinga's Bondo backyard.

Victor Oreme, a resident of Siaya, has had his life turned upside down since he was shot during anti-government protests.

The tribulations faced by Oreme from West Uyoma had the leaders and crowds gathered get emotional.

He met Raila and his wife, Ida Odinga, before sharing his tribulation since the police shot him during the anti-government protests.

Struggling for breath, Oreme thanked Azimio leaders for reaching out to affected families. He further consoled those who lost their loved ones, telling them they needed a persevering spirit.

Oreme disclosed that he was shot through the arm, and the bullet got lodged in his lung, hence the struggles in breathing.

What doctors say about his injury

He stated that he had been admitted to the hospital for at least a week as doctors tried to figure out how to remove the bullet from his lung successfully.

Oreme explained that doctors at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital told him that it was a dangerous operation to undertake.

He said the doctors told him to learn how to survive for the rest of his life with the bullet piercing his lungs.

"Recently, we went for a check-up in Russia, and the doctors said they can't do the operation that I just learn to survive with the bullet. But it is something that has happened, we have to continue with life," he said.

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo had to cut him short as he struggled to breathe and talk concurrently.

Ida Odinga blasts IG Japhet Koome

Earlier, Ida criticised Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome over his stand on alleged police brutality.

The ODM leader's wife called on Koome to ensure officers involved in shooting innocent protesters are arrested and charged.

Ida said if IG Koome fails to take action against the culprits, he would be taking the country in the wrong direction.

“If you don’t arrest them, if you don’t parade them, if you don’t take them to court, you are taking this country to the dogs,” Ida said.