Video Of Siaya Man Observing Francis Ogolla's Burial From Tree Top Emerges: "Flying Squad"

• A bold man climbed to the top of the tree to catch up with the event of the burial of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla
• The man from Siaya county in a white shirt and a pair of official trousers looked to be in the company of another person
• Social media users flocked to the comment section to react to the video of the brave man, with some calling him the flying squad

A video of a courageous man observing the burial of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla, who died in a helicopter crash from a tree, has surfaced.

Francis Ogolla's palatial home

The Siaya man showed off his boldness and interest by climbing the tree to the top to get a good view of the burial.

He climbed up because only a select few were allowed in the luxurious home of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) boss Ogolla.

"No one was allowed in CDF Ogolla's palatial home apart from top brass military commandos, (President William Samoei) Ruto, (Deputy President Rigathi) Gachagua and immediate family members. Not even his hearse was spared," read the text inside the TikTok video.

The man on the tree tightly held onto a branch as he stuck his neck out, observing what was happening.

On the gloomy day, he donned a white shirt and official trousers to grace the occasion. He seemed to be in another person's company, a man not far from him.

There were officers outside the gate who ensured order and provided security to ensure no interruption.

Social media reactions

The video went viral and captured the attention of social media users, who flocked to the comment section to react to it.

Kamwari:

"I have seen a flying squad on the trees."

Dan:

"Mourners thought they would go and cry inside there."

MIAMOUR:

"They feared people were coming for revenge because of the rumours."

Sonnie:

"Is top brass the guy on top of the tree? ."

Rachel Ruto breaks down at Ogolla's funeral

In another story, the sight of Ogolla's family's grief moved First Lady Rachel Ruto to tears, as she was observed wiping her eyes.

During the tribute session, President William Ruto spoke of the late general as a role model for many Kenyans, including Rachel and his daughter Charleen, who discreetly attended the event.

According to the head of state, his family attended the burial because the deceased Chief of Defence Forces influenced them.

What else you need to know about General Francis Ogolla's death

• Kenyans have shared messages of goodwill to the bereaved families of the 10 fallen soldiers.
• General Ogolla and the nine other soldiers died in a plane crash in Elgeyo-Marakwet while on a state mission.
• Siaya senator Oburu Odinga urged Joel Rabuko to let the government investigate the demise of his father.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke