The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday summoned ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to shed more light on the allegations of an attempted assassination by President William Ruto's administration.
In a statement obtained by Kenyans.co.ke, DCI termed Gachagua's sentiments as serious and that the remarks could not be taken lightly, especially when emanating from a person of his stature.
In the summon letter, the former deputy president was directed to present himself at the DCI headquarters located along Kiambu Road in Nairobi on October 22.
“On October 20, 2024, during a press conference, you publicly stated that there had been multiple assassination attempts on your life. You were quoted saying, 'On August 30, in Kisumu, undercover security agents entered my room, bugged it, and one of them tried to poison my food. We detected it and were able to escape the scheme. I was supposed to be killed by food poisoning,'" read part of the notice.
“These are serious allegations emanating from a person of your stature and cannot be taken lightly. In light of the seriousness of this matter, we kindly request your presence on October 22 2024 at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters, Mazingira Complex-Kiambu Road."
The detectives noted that due to the sensitivity of the case, the matter would be handled with the seriousness it deserved.
“We understand the sensitivity of the allegations and assure you that this matter will be handled with the seriousness it deserves. Your statement is a crucial component of our investigation. Thank you for your prompt attention and your cooperation,” the detectives assured.
On Sunday, October 20, Gachagua in a televised press briefing moments after being discharged from Karen Hospital alleged how a team of officers from the National Intelligence Service plotted his assassination.
Gachagua narrated how the undercover detectives attempted to poison him twice. He recounted the first incident, which reportedly took place in Kisumu on August 30 when the security agents allegedly entered his hotel room and allegedly poisoned his food.
“They bugged my room, and one of them tried to poison my food, but we detected it and escaped the scheme. I was supposed to be killed through poisoning,” Gachagua alleged.
The former Deputy President further added that the second attempt to kill him took place when officials from the NIS allegedly poisoned food meant for him and Kikuyu elders.
“After the two attempts to assassinate me failed, that is when this impeachment motion was hatched,” Gachagua alleged.
