NAIROBI, Kenya – Police have launched investigations into a violent disruption of a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Mwiki, Kasarani Sub-county, on Sunday.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the incident involved a group of over 100 motorcycles, each carrying multiple pillion passengers, who followed closely behind Gachagua’s convoy and stormed the event.
The intruders allegedly demanded money from the politicians in attendance and caused chaos within the church compound, damaging vehicles and other property.
Gunshots were heard at the scene, prompting officers from Mwiki Police Station to respond.
The DCI said the shots were fired by VIP security officers and licensed civilian firearm holders attempting to protect the leaders from the aggressive crowd.
Police managed to repulse the group, detaining several individuals and impounding ten motorcycles abandoned at the scene.
The DCI noted that the church had not informed police in advance about the event involving high-profile leaders, and therefore no prior security arrangements had been made.
DISRUPTIVE INCIDENT AT A MWIKI CHURCH SERVICEFollowing a riotous incident that disrupted a church service in the Mwiki area of Kasarani Sub-County yesterday, where the former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, was accompanied by other politicians, investigations have been
“This is one among several regrettable incidents witnessed recently in various parts of the country,” said the DCI. “Investigations are ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
The National Police Service urged members of the public to refrain from acts of violence and intimidation, warning that such conduct undermines public safety and the sanctity of community events.
“Let us work together to foster an environment of safety and security during public gatherings,” the statement read.
