Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin has issued a stern warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, cautioning him against politicizing serious national security matters.
Speaking to the press on Saturday, April 19, Amin criticized Gachagua for making what he called “media theatrics” out of grave security concerns.
He emphasized that security issues should not be used for publicity or political games, especially when they involve claims as serious as assassination threats.
While responding to Gachagua’s recent statement about alleged attempts on his life, the DCI chief advised him to use the correct legal procedures.
Amin said that Gachagua should report his concerns to the nearest police station, just like any other Kenyan citizen, instead of raising the matter through the media.
“If the former Deputy President genuinely believes his life or property is under threat, the best and proper course of action is to report it formally at the closest police station,” Amin stated.
“He should avoid creating unnecessary alarm in public. The police will treat his case with the seriousness it deserves, as we do with all Kenyans.”
Amin added that every report made by a citizen, including one from a high-ranking leader like Gachagua, is thoroughly investigated until a conclusive outcome is reached.
He expressed full support for the earlier sentiments made by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, reinforcing the need for Gachagua to follow due process.
The DCI boss’s remarks come just four days after Rigathi Gachagua made headlines with claims of threats against his life.
In a letter addressed to IG Kanja on Tuesday, April 15, Gachagua demanded swift intervention, urging the police chief to act urgently to protect him, his family, and their property.
Gachagua went further to accuse the IG of intentionally withdrawing his security detail. He claimed this was a well-coordinated plot designed to expose him to danger by leaving him unprotected against possible attacks by criminal gangs.
He also accused officers from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) of invading his privacy.
According to him, NIS operatives had been monitoring his movements and those of his family using both marked and unmarked vehicles.
“Security agencies have been trailing me, including on December 19, 2024, when a suspected NIS officer followed me for over 150 kilometers in Makueni while using a fake car number plate. What were they looking for?” Gachagua questioned.
He reminded the police boss of his constitutional duty to ensure the safety and protection of every Kenyan, regardless of their political standing.
“You have a legal obligation to protect life and property. Sadly, Mr. Kanja, instead of offering protection, you appear to be aiding acts of intimidation and violence against me,” Gachagua said in his letter.
This confrontation between the DCI boss and the former Deputy President highlights the growing tension between high-ranking leaders and law enforcement agencies over matters of personal security and political expression.
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