Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has regretted the violence witnessed at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was worshipping.
In the incident, the church service was disrupted after unidentified people lobbed teargas at the faithful, who scampered to safety. Gachagua later fingered President Ruto for the attack.
In a statement, Murkomen insisted that violence anywhere and worst of all, at the place of worship, is unacceptable.
'I have noted with great concern the incident at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County. Violence anywhere, and least of all in a place of worship, is unacceptable. I have spoken with the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, who has assured me that investigations are underway with the urgency this matter deserves and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice," said Murkomen.He added that police will deal decisively with the sponsors and perpetrators of the attack without regard to their status in society or political affiliation.
"As a government, we remain firmly committed to upholding the tenets of democracy, including the right to lawful assembly and freedom of worship. I urge members of the public in the area to remain calm as law enforcement agencies address the matter," he added.
