A 30-year-old man who was seen dangling beneath a helicopter during musician Prince Indah's traditional wedding in Rapogi village, Uriri, Migori County on Sunday evening has gone into hiding, prompting a police manhunt.

The man, identified as Salom Obise, clung to a helicopter carrying YouTuber Oga Obinna moments after musician's traditional wedding had concluded.

Uriri sub-County Police Commander Enrico Lyomu, who confirmed the incident, said they were searching for Obise, who took the drastic move of hanging onto a helicopter as it was taking off.

The father of two, who has since gone into hiding, shocked residents and guests at the wedding with his daring act. "The helicopter descended into a cultivated field and dropped him there.