- The former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua had to flee for his life after thugs disrupted the funeral service he was attending in Limuru
- Narrating the incident, Gachagua said the bandits were armed with stones and sticks which they used to attack the mourners
- Gachagua continued to say that the thugs followed him to his car and started throwing stones at it, causing damage to the car
Former vice president Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the Kenyan government Kwanza for withdrawing his security saying it left him facing attacks at Limuru's funeral.
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A few hours after thugs disrupted the funeral service of his friend Erastus Nduati, which he had attended, Gachagua turned to social media to express his grief.
Was Rigathi Gachagua robbed of guards?
Gachagua complained that the government removed the last elements of his security following his removal from office.
He said, although he chose not to challenge the government's decision, it did not make him happy.
He noted that any Kenyan who has served at his level of government is usually given security even after leaving office.
The former vice president suggested that the government's decision seemed designed to leave him vulnerable to attack.
“However, it now appears that the decision to withdraw my security was to leave me exposed to the type of attacks we witnessed today,” Gacahagua said.
What did Gachagua say about the Limuru attack?
Addressing the brutal attack at Limuru's funeral, Gachagua said it happened when they were preparing to bury the young man.
The former vice president said that the attackers were armed with stones, swords, irons and sticks.
“They randomly descended on the mourners who were there and attacked them using the weapons they had, as well as using the plastic chairs that were there,” he said.
Gachagua added that while he was running towards his car for safety, a special group followed him and hit his car with stones and irons.
“We left the hall under stones! This is a very sad situation and a very low situation for the government, who were involved in these actions. We especially remember the family who had a loved one in the coffin, who had to flee to safety despite their great grief ,” Gachagua added.
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He also said that he will not be afraid to stand with Kenyans who need his support in times of trouble.
How did Kenyans react to the Gachagua attack?
After hearing the news of the attack, Kenyans took to social media to express their views on the incident at Limuru's funeral.
Some Kenyans sympathized with Gachagua, while others offered their own theories about the incident, which left several people injured.
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