Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi has strongly denied owning a vehicle allegedly found with tear gas canisters during the recent Nane Nane demonstrations in Nairobi.
In a case filed at the Milimani Law Courts, Wanjigi claims that he is being framed as part of a political vendetta. The acting Inspector General of Police announced in a press briefing on Thursday that authorities had discovered four tear gas canisters, two Motorola gadgets, seven chargers for pocket phones, and one mobile phone in a vehicle parked near Wanjigi’s residence.
Following this discovery, the Inspector General urged Wanjigi to surrender himself for questioning.
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Wanjigi, however, insists that the vehicle does not belong to him or any of his associates, contrary to earlier reports.
“I believe the Inspector General has no legitimate grounds for arresting me, requiring me to present myself at any police station, or pursuing criminal charges against me,” Wanjigi stated.
Through his advocate, Nelson Osiemo, Wanjigi has requested the court to grant him anticipatory bail to prevent any potential arrest or charges by the police.
He has also sought an order restraining the Inspector General from arresting him and restricting his movement.
