Kenyans have reacted after a 28-year-old man from Migori County, Stephen Odhiambo Ouma, alias Obisalom Komando, was arrested on Monday, April 14, following a dangerous stunt that saw him cling to a helicopter during Ohangla musician Prince Indah’s lavish traditional wedding in Rapogi village.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, April 13, caused a stir among wedding guests and went viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation for endangering lives.
The dramatic scene unfolded as a helicopter carrying YouTuber Oga Obinna attempted to take off after the star-studded ceremony.
Ouma, ignoring security warnings, was seen confronting the chopper’s occupants before grabbing onto its landing gear.
A video circulating on TikTok captured him dangling beneath the aircraft as it ascended, only for the pilot to make an emergency landing in a nearby farm to drop him safely amid maize and banana plants.
The reckless act, described by Uriri Sub-county Police Commander Enrico Lyomu as “extremely dangerous,” prompted a swift police response.
According to Tuko.co.ke, Ouma was apprehended at his Rapogi home, but not without resistance.
Lyomu confirmed to the outlet that three officers were needed to subdue the suspect, who now faces charges of endangering his life and those of others aboard the helicopter.
“He resisted arrest, but we have him in custody,” Lyomu said, adding that the police are investigating his motives.
The Standard reported that Ouma, a father of two, had gone into hiding briefly, sparking a manhunt before his eventual capture.
The incident stole the spotlight from Prince Indah’s opulent wedding, which drew celebrities like Lang’ata MP Jalang’o and designer Bolo Bespoke, as well as high-profile politicians such as Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga.
The ceremony, marked by a convoy of luxury SUVs and cultural displays, was a celebration of love between Indah and his longtime partner, Winnie NyaMigori McAramis.
In a surprising twist, Ouma defended his actions in an interview with Tuko.co.ke, calling the experience “thrilling and historic.”
He claimed he believed he could have completed the 65-minute flight to Nairobi, a statement that further fueled public debate.
By tuko