Nairobi: DCI Arrests 3 Suspects for Allegedly Inciting Violence During Gen Z Protests
- John Mulingwa Nzau alias Garang, Mark Amiani alias Generali, and Francis Mutunge were arrested by detectives on June 27
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations explained how they were able to track down the three men linked to inciting violence during protests
- The detectives also outlined the charges that would be pressed against the trio as they await arraignment in court
Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced the arrest of three suspects accused of inciting goons to violence during the Gen Z protests that were held on Wednesday, June 25.
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In a statement shared on Saturday, June 28, the investigative unit stated it was able to intercept the suspects through an intelligence-led operation.
"John Mulingwa Nzau alias Garang, Mark Amiani alias Generali, and Francis Mutunge Mwangi alias Chebukati were flushed from a Mombasa-bound bus at the Konza City section, following an in-depth forensic investigation triggered by testimonies from concerned and affected citizens," the DCI statement read in part.
How did suspects incite protest violence?
The DCI further claimed that the three allegedly used their social media platforms to incite goons to violence, theft and destruction of property.
The detectives stated that the suspects' actions propagated a narrative that undermined the stability of the country and the constitutionally protected right that allows Kenyans to peacefully protest.
Were suspects attempting to flee Nairobi?
According to the DCI, the suspects and others who were yet to be arrested had planned to move to a hideout in the coastal region in order to keep themselves from being arrested.
However, the DCI moved fast to arrest and take them into custody.
"The DCI condemns the actions of the three mobilizers, which reflected deliberate intention to cause violence that saw businesses looted and persons injured, a subversive action that contradicts the logic and intentions of the general public to exercise a protected right," DCI added.
The suspects will be arraigned in court on Monday, June 30, on grounds of malicious damage to property, arson, stealing and incitement to violence and disobedience of the law.
Suspects accused of burning Kikuyu court arraigned
This comes hours after the DCI announced the arrest of 25 suspects linked to the burning down of the Kikuyu Law Courts.
The detectives obtained a 14-day custodial order after the suspects were arraigned in court. The suspects' additional time in custody will enable the DCI to carry out further investigations into the case.
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The investigative unit also made an additional breakthrough in the case by finding some of the property that had been taken during the looting.
The recovered items included two steel windows and a door, and a water tank. The items were stolen from the county government's physical planning offices during the Gen Z demos.
Additionally, the agency said they are carrying out a probe that will ensure that all suspects involved are brought to book.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
