Former prime minister Raila Odinga has called for a special probe into the tragic KDF chopper crash that claimed the lives of 10 ranking military officials, including Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla.
Speaking at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday, April 20, during the military honours of Ogolla, Raila observed that rumours were flying around over the tragic death.
To put the speculation to rest, Raila called on President William Ruto to form a special team to investigate the matter.
"Rumours are flying around. We want them to rest and this can only happen if there is a thorough investigation to tell us the cause and how the plane came down," said Raila.
Further, the longstanding opposition leader called on the government to inspect the equipment and infrastructure banked on by the military.
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He noted that plane crashes had become rampant in recent years, raising the question of the suitability of the aircraft used by the men and women in the forces.
"This is also time to take a relook into the equipment of our military; there have been so many of these crashes. We want to put this to an end so that we can save the lives of our people," he said.
Ogolla will be laid to rest at his native home in Alego Usonga, Siaya County.
Another of his wishes was that he be laid to rest within 72 hours after his death.
Ogolla perished in a tragic KDF chopper crash alongside nine others.
The CDF and his entourage were in the bandit-stricken north rift region on a working tour.
He is survived by his wife Aileen Ogolla, and his two children, Lorna Ogolla and Joel.
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