Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin, has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is under investigation in relation to the violent scenes that erupted during the June 25 anniversary protests.
Speaking to the media on Monday, Amin denied the reports, saying, "It is not true that we summoned Gachagua."
However, he made it clear that the former Deputy President, like all citizens, is not above the law.
“He does not enjoy any immunity from prosecution. If in our investigations he is found to have aided or abetted any criminal activity, then appropriate action will be taken,” Amin stated.
Providing an official update on the violence witnessed last Wednesday, the DCI boss described the events of June 25 as a tragic hijacking of peaceful protests by coordinated criminal elements.
"What began as a peaceful demonstration turned into violence, orchestrated by well-organized actors who invaded the protests, endangering lives and destroying property," Amin revealed.
He confirmed that eleven police officers were seriously injured in the chaos, several government institutions were targeted, and firearms were stolen—some of which have already been used in subsequent criminal activities.
Businesses and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) were vandalized, and police stations were also targeted.
He further noted that credible intelligence points to incidents of sexual violence during the unrest.
In a chilling development, Amin revealed that individuals were brought into Nairobi specifically to commit acts of destruction.
“Evidence shows people were transported to Nairobi to execute violence,” he said, underscoring the premeditated nature of the attacks.
Amin has warned that the National Police Service will not remain silent when national security is threatened.
“The police must not remain silent when security is being breached,” he said, signaling a tough stance on those found culpable.
So far, 448 people have been charged in connection with the unrest. Charges range from robbery with violence, murder, terrorism, to gang rape.
Detectives have also recovered a pistol stolen during the attack on Kikuyu Police Station — one of several weapons which was feared to be in criminal hands.
Written by: Evans Muguna
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