TikToker Slams Looters after Dedan Kimathi’s Statue Gun Is Stolen: “Huyu Ni Freedom Fighter”
- A TikToker has voiced his frustrations over the vandalism of Dedan Kimathi's statue in the Nairobi CBD
- Dazavin_1st shared a video as he criticised those behind it, sharing a clear reason why it was wrong to do it
- Many netizens who reacted to the video shared mixed opinions, with others noting that Kimathi's statue did not need the gun
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A TikToker has blasted protesters who became looters and destroyed something seen as a symbol of Kenya's independence.
Source: TikTok
Dedan Kimathi's statue on Kimathi Street has always given Kenyans a moment to reflect on the past, but it became the site of a sad incident during the Maandamano.
This was after it was vandalised, with a looter appearing to have used the recent protests to commit his crime.
What happened to Dedam Kimathi's statue?
In a video shared by TikToker Dazavin_1st, he complained that the fake gun on Kimathi's statue was missing following the protests.
From the video, it was clear that the piece was indeed missing, something that many might not have noticed for quite some time.
Dazavin said it was not cool that the fake gun had been stolen, asking why someone had to take it.
He noted that Kimathi was a freedom fighter and his statue deserved respect, and it was wrong for one to steal it.
"Hata kama ni looting bwana. Hii nayo hamjafanya poa, bunduki ya Dedan Kimanthi mnaiba kwa nini? Sasa mkono imebaki inahang, huyu ni freedom fighter," he said.
Here are some of the reactions from social media, as others decided to make fun of the ordeal.
From Instagram:
shique_phillips said:
"Dedan Kimathi would be angry akijua mlimshikisha gun, he wa maumau hakua anafight na gun."
manlikeyobbi.e said:
"Buana buana bana angalia bana mambo ni Wantam bana."
rhondabwoy_kigogo said:
"Warudishie Dedan Kimathi bunduki yake."
mutindafestus5882 said:
"Wait, mwenye ameiba arudishe, sa swali yangu ni Unatuliaje aje hadi unanotice bunduki haiko."
From TikTok:
TechBro said:
"Nani alikuambia amenyanganywa, bunduki imeenda kufight for freedom."
Kevofisa said:
"Sasa Dedan kimathi anewafanyi ann Gen Z."
hellyjassmine said:
"Aaah wamefika pahali wanaudhi that thing has been there wanatoa wapeleke wapi."
Natia jakwa said:
"Kumbe Kuna bunduki inakuanga hapo njee."
Bett said:
"Wacha ajukuwe Dedan kimathi, will come as a spirit and talk it!"
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Njugush accuses police of turning a blind eye to vandalism
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported about Njugush, who shared a skit in which he appeared to accuse the police of turning a blind eye to vandalism.
In a cryptic skit, Njugush played the role of a thief at night who went to someone's house and asked them to lock up their dogs so that he could steal.
He hilariously showed the owner his identity card, even disclosing where he came from and asked what the owner would want him to steal.
The skit was meant to portray business owners and citizens who accused the police of watching as looters vandalised businesses in the CBD.
Njugush also mimicked an incident where Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen was seen going through ID cards, reportedly left behind by looters.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
