NAIROBI, Kenya — Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin has rejected reports suggesting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is under investigation for the violent incidents that erupted during the June 25 anniversary protests.
Speaking to the media on Monday, Amin directly refuted the claims, stating, “It is not true that we summoned Gachagua.”
However, Amin made it unequivocally clear that the former Deputy President, like all citizens, does not enjoy immunity from prosecution.
“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 affirmed.
Providing an official update on last Wednesday’s violence, the DCI boss characterized the events of June 25 as a tragic hijacking of otherwise peaceful demonstrations 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, underscoring the severity of the disruptions.
He confirmed that the chaos resulted in eleven police officers sustaining serious injuries, while several government institutions were targeted. Disturbingly, firearms were stolen, with some already linked to subsequent criminal activities.
Businesses and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) suffered vandalism, and police stations were also attacked. Amin further noted that credible intelligence indicates incidents of sexual violence occurred during the unrest.
In a chilling development, Amin disclosed that individuals were specifically transported to Nairobi with the intent of committing acts of destruction.
“Evidence shows people were transported to Nairobi to execute violence,” he said, emphasizing the premeditated nature of these attacks.
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Amin issued a stern warning, stating that the National Police Service would not tolerate threats to national security.
“The police must not remain silent when security is being breached,” he declared, signaling a firm stance against those found culpable.
To date, 448 individuals have been charged in connection with the unrest, facing charges that include robbery with violence, murder, terrorism, and gang rape.
Detectives have also successfully recovered a pistol stolen during the attack on Kikuyu Police Station, one of several weapons feared to be in criminal hands.
