Police Deny Arresting MP Who Had Taken Podium in Burial Where Gachagua Was Attacked

• Police have refuted claims of arresting ex-MP Peter Mungai Mwathi, who was addressing mourners when rowdy goons disrupted the solemn burial of Erastus Nduati in Limuru
• The National Police Service confirmed Mwathi is not a person of interest, dismissing swirling rumors tied to the violent scene
• Investigations are underway to identify the culprits behind the chaotic fracas that left mourners fleeing and property damaged

The National Police Service (NPS) has firmly denied claims of arresting former Limuru MP Peter Mungai Mwathi, who was on the podium when chaos erupted during a funeral attended by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

In a statement on Friday, police spokesperson Dr. Resila Onyango clarified that Mwathi is neither a suspect nor under investigation following the violent fracas.

The chaos, which unfolded at Bibirioni Boys High School on November 28 during the burial of Erastus Nduati, saw unidentified goons hurling chairs and objects, forcing mourners to flee.

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While rumors swirled about Mwathi’s alleged arrest, Onyango set the record straight: “The National Police Service did not arrest Hon. Peter Mwathi, and he is not a person of interest.”

The disruption, described by police as a “sensitive and disrespectful act,” has prompted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Limuru to launch a probe.

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Authorities are recording statements from witnesses and calling on the public to provide any information that may help identify the culprits behind the violent intrusion.

Despite the chaos, police reported receiving only one formal complaint related to property damage.

As investigations continue, the NPS has assured the public of its commitment to upholding peace at public gatherings, urging leaders to refrain from speculating and inflaming tensions.

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This latest incident highlights the growing challenges in maintaining order at high-profile events, even those meant to honor the departed.

For many, the focus now shifts to justice for the mourners whose solemn farewell was marred by violence.