Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a TikTok content creator widely known as General Mosquito for allegedly making inflammatory statements that threatened public order and security.
The arrest took place on Monday, August 4, in the Miritini area of Mombasa County, where officers say the suspect had gone into hiding.
According to investigators, General Mosquito published a viral video clip in which he strongly defended Patrick Osoi, a former military officer, and Jackson Kihara, also known as Cop Shakur, a former prison warder. Both men are currently in police custody.
In the controversial TikTok video, the suspect not only called for their immediate release but also warned the government of possible retaliation from ex-servicemen if the two were not set free.
The DCI claims that the video clip, which quickly circulated on social media, contained threats of violence, inciting remarks, and posed a serious risk to public order and national security.
Following his arrest, officers conducted a thorough search of his residence. During the operation, detectives recovered two sets of tactical combat fatigues and a notebook with a troubling handwritten message that read: “We are going to apply guerrilla resistance tactics.
Justice to all freedom heroes.” The search also led to the seizure of three mobile phones, various documents connected to an entity known as the Justice Direction Party, and several other undisclosed items.
General Mosquito was taken into custody and is now waiting to be presented in court. Authorities are expected to press charges related to incitement, threats to public peace, and possession of materials possibly linked to criminal activity.
In the now-viral video, the suspect directly addressed President William Ruto, saying:
“I warn you, Ruto, and I want you to listen to me carefully. Release Patrick Osoi. Release Cop Shakur. Do not tamper with the two officers.”
He went on to claim that former members of the security forces are ready to rise against the administration if their comrades are not released:
“We, as the forces, we are tired, and we will fight our own. We are not civilians whom you can threaten with a shoot-to-kill order. We have our own way. Release those two comrades if you want peace.”
This arrest comes just days after the earlier arrest of Patrick Osoi, who, along with two other former security officers, had reportedly formed a movement to resist police brutality.
Osoi was charged in court with preparing to commit a felony, possession of an unlicensed firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, and offences related to terrorism.
The DCI has said that investigations are still ongoing, and more arrests could follow as authorities continue to monitor online content believed to incite violence or cause panic among the public.
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