DCI Boss
Warns Gachagua Against Politicizing Security Threats
Nairobi, Kenya – The Director of Criminal
Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has sharply criticized former Deputy
President Rigathi Gachagua for using public platforms to air claims of alleged
assassination plots, instead of formally reporting the matter through proper
security channels.
Addressing the media on Saturday, April 19,
Amin labeled Gachagua’s recent statements as “media theatrics” and reminded the
politician that security concerns, particularly ones as serious as threats to
life, should be handled through official law enforcement procedures.
Security Is
Not a Spectacle, DCI Tells Gachagua
“If the former Deputy President believes his
life or property is in danger, the correct and responsible action is to report
it to the nearest police station,” Amin stated firmly. “He will receive the
same level of attention and protection as any other Kenyan citizen.”
The DCI chief also expressed his support for Inspector
General of Police Douglas Kanja, who had earlier advised Gachagua to avoid
dramatizing national security matters. Amin echoed Kanja’s view that such
sensitive claims must be backed by evidence and processed through appropriate
legal frameworks, not press conferences or social media.
Backdrop:
Gachagua's Alarming Claims Stir Political Tensions
Amin’s remarks come just days after Gachagua
raised alarm over an alleged conspiracy to eliminate him. In a detailed letter
dated April 15, addressed to IG Kanja, the former DP accused state agencies of
orchestrating a series of actions aimed at compromising his safety, including
the withdrawal of his security detail and invasive surveillance by the National
Intelligence Service (NIS).
Gachagua alleged that NIS operatives had been
following him using both marked and unmarked vehicles, citing a specific
incident from December 19, 2024, where he claims a vehicle with a false number
plate followed him for over 150 kilometers in Makueni.
“You are enabling a criminal scheme rather
than protecting Kenyan lives, as mandated by the Constitution,” Gachagua wrote
in the letter to the IG.
Amin
Reaffirms the Law’s Equal Application
Despite the seriousness of the accusations,
Amin emphasized that no one is above the law, and every complaint—whether from
a former high-ranking government official or an ordinary citizen—would be
treated with equal seriousness and investigated thoroughly.
He also cautioned public figures against
politicizing national security, warning that sensationalizing unverified
threats not only undermines public trust in law enforcement but can also incite
unnecessary fear and division.
“This is not a theatre stage. These are issues
of national safety. Let’s uphold protocol and ensure peace is preserved,” Amin
concluded.
The latest developments reflect growing
tension within Kenya’s political landscape, as leaders spar over alleged misuse
of state machinery and personal security concerns—further fueling a national
conversation about transparency, accountability, and respect for institutional
processes.
