When Wafula Chebukati, the head of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), arrived at the Bomas of Kenya auditorium to announce the results of the presidential election, mayhem quickly erupted, requiring police officers to step in.
As some of the politicians attempted to prevent Chebukati from announcing the results, videos streamed live from the National Tallying Center showed him being led from the auditorium.
To regain control, law enforcement officials under the direction of Deputy Inspector General of Police Noor Gabow had to step in.
Majority of Kenyans on social media have credited Noor for stopping chaos and crisis at the Bomas.
According to the CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Ezekiel Mutua, the DIG saved lives and forestalled a constitutional crisis.
“Sometimes all it takes is one man to make the right decision and save the country. This man Noor Gabow, the Deputy Inspector General of Police is the man who restored law and order at the Bomas of Kenya yesterday, saved lives and forestalled a constitutional crisis. He’s a hero!” Ezekiel Mutua tweeted.
Sometimes all it takes is one man to make the right decision and save the country. This man Noor Gabow, the Deputy Inspector General of Police is the man who restored law and order at the Bomas of Kenya yesterday, saved lives and forestalled a constitutional crisis. He's a hero! pic.twitter.com/MlHqBok13r
— Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS (@EzekielMutua) August 16, 2022
Gabow is the current Deputy Inspector General – Administration Police Service, having served as the Commandant of the Kenya Police College before this position.
He holds a Master of Governance, Peace and Security Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Penology. He was enlisted in 1989 and moved through the ranks up to Assistant Inspector General before his appointment as the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service.
Here are are some of the reactions:
Thank you DIG Noor Gabow for taking charge in Bomas and saving a situation that spiraled out if hand. pic.twitter.com/WY4W9XHzlh
— FCPA Billow Kerrow (@BillowKerrow) August 16, 2022
