The Directorate of Criminal Investigations on Monday summoned the impeached DP Rigathi Gachagua to shed more light on the allegations of an attempted assassination by President Ruto’s administration.
In a statement dated on 21st October 2024, DCI termed Gachagua’s allegations as serious and that the remarks could not be taken lightly, especially when emanating from a person of his stature.
In the summon letter, Gachagua was directed to present himself at the DCI headquarters located along Kiambu Road in Nairobi on October 22.
‘’On October 20, 2024, during a press conference, you publicly stated that there had been multiple assassination attempts on your life. You were quoted saying, ‘On August 30, in Kisumu, undercover security agents entered my room, bugged it, and one of them tried to poison my food. We detected it and were able to escape the scheme. I was supposed to be killed by food poisoning.On October 20, 2024, during a press conference, you publicly stated that there had been multiple assassination attempts on your life. You were quoted saying, ‘On August 30, in Kisumu, undercover security agents entered my room, bugged it, and one of them tried to poison my food. We detected it and were able to escape the scheme. I was supposed to be killed by food poisoning.’’
The detectives further noted that due to the sensitivity of the case, the matter would be handled with the seriousness it deserved.
“We understand the sensitivity of the allegations and assure you that this matter will be handled with the seriousness it deserves. Your statement is a crucial component of our investigation. Thank you for your prompt attention and your cooperation.’’
On Sunday, Gachagua disclosed how a team of officers from the National Intelligence Service plotted his assassination.
“They bugged my room, and one of them tried to poison my food, but we detected it and escaped the scheme. I was supposed to be killed through poisoning.”
