Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has broken his silence following the stone-pelting incident that targeted former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s convoy on Thursday, August 21.
Speaking to the media, CS Murkomen noted that the violence could have been avoided if the political party had followed proper procedures by notifying police of their planned activities.
Murkomen went on to emphasize the importance of cooperation between political groups and law enforcement agencies.
CS Murkomen comments on the attack on Gachagua’s convoy. Photo: Courtesy.
The CS moreover revealed that he had advised political leaders three days prior to notify police of their planned activities, but a former senator turned him down, arguing that they had no obligation to inform authorities.
He attributed the incident to the lack of proper notification, which left the police unprepared for the event.
Murkomen further noted that investigations into Thursday’s incident are ongoing and warned that anyone found culpable would face consequences.
He furthermore condemned the attacks on journalists during the incident, promising stern action against perpetrators.
The stone-pelting attack occurred around the City Cabanas area along Mombasa Road as Gachagua’s convoy made its way from JKIA.
Multiple people, including journalists sustained injuries during the chaotic scenes that forced the former Deputy President’s procession to halt.
