- Senator Karungo Thang'wa has been summoned by the DCI in relation to the disturbances at a funeral in Limuru, attended by former DP Rigathi Gachagua
- A video that went viral showed rioters uprooting the celebrities' tent and destroying property, forcing Gachagua to leave without speaking.
- The DCI cited the damage and injuries, forcing Thang'wa to appear before the RCIO in Nyeri today, Friday, November 29, at ten o'clock in the morning
- Thang'wa dismissed the call saying it was threats, questioning why he had to report to Nyeri for an incident that happened in Limuru
Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang'wa has been summoned by the office of the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) following the riots at a funeral in Limuru.
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The ceremony held on Thursday, November 28, was attended by the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua and his partners.
Riots erupted during the funeral of the late Erastus Nduati at the Bibirioni Boys' High School playground, where mourners witnessed the disturbance.
A video widely shared on social media captured rioters tearing down the celebrity tent, destroying seats and causing mayhem.
The commotion forced the former vice president to leave without addressing the mourners.
Why DCI he has called him Thang'wa
In a notice dated November 28, DCI Officer Joseph Chirchir, based in Limuru, explained the expected cooperation of the MP in the investigation of the disturbances.
The notice mentioned the damage to property and injuries that occurred during the incident, and asked the member of parliament to help their investigation.
“I, CI Joseph Chirchir, a police officer at DCI Limuru station investigating the offense of property damage/injuring people in the Bibirioni Boys' High School playground on 28/11/2024 at 1500 hours and you have reason to believe that you, Senator Paul Karungo, Thangwa have information that will help me in my investigation,” read the statement.
Thang'wa was ordered to appear before the Chief Criminal Investigation Officer (RCIO) in Nyeri today, Friday, November 29, at ten o'clock in the morning.
“You are now obliged to appear before the RCIO on 29/11/2024 at 10:00 am without fail,” the notice added, citing Section 52(1) of the National Police Act No. 11A of 2011.
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How did Thang'wa respond to the DCI's call
The senator took to Facebook to respond to the call, accusing the authorities of using intimidation tactics.
Thang'wa expressed his displeasure at being called Nyeri for the incident that happened in Limuru.
“They refuse to meet us at the CID headquarters on Kiambu road but shamelessly call us in Nyeri regarding the incident that happened in Limuru. These threats will not intimidate or silence us. Let's meet in Nyeri tomorrow at ten in the morning,” the MP said.
Did the government confiscate Gachagua's guards?
This incident comes a few days after Gachagua claimed that the government completely removed his security, accusing him of funding the opposition against the President's government William Ruto.
Confidential sources in the Ministry of Interior were reported to claim that the major authorities in the country want Gachagua to be prevented from entering the country in the early stages of the campaign to help the government implement development projects.
The sources claimed that Gachagua seems determined to lead a rebellion against the government and must be watched.
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