Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua became the victim of vandalism when his vehicles were attacked by a group of goons during a church service at the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Mwiki in Nairobi County. The incident, which unfolded on [insert date], has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of public figures and places of worship in the country.
The disruption took place during a peaceful church service at PCEA Mwiki, a prominent place of worship in Nairobi. As congregants gathered to worship, a group of individuals, identified as goons, stormed the church premises. Eyewitnesses report that the group caused chaos and even attempted to create disturbances inside the church, forcing security personnel to intervene.
The situation escalated when the goons were seen leaving the church compound and heading towards the vehicles parked outside. Among the vehicles was one belonging to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was reportedly present at the service at the time. The vandals targeted the vehicles, smashing windows and damaging parts of the cars in an apparent act of retaliation.
While the exact reasons behind the attack remain unclear, some speculate that the incident could be politically motivated. Gachagua, who has been an influential figure in Kenya’s political landscape, has faced opposition from various quarters, especially following his tenure as Deputy President.
In a brief statement, Gachagua condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act of violence aimed at intimidating him and his supporters. He emphasized that such acts of violence would not deter him from serving the people of Kenya. “Violence has no place in our society, and such cowardly acts will not hinder our commitment to justice and peace,” Gachagua remarked.
“We are deeply disturbed by the actions of these individuals who disrupted a peaceful worship service. The church is a place of peace, and we will not allow anyone to turn it into a battleground,” said Reverend [insert name], a senior leader at PCEA Mwiki.
Local authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident. Nairobi County police have assured the public that they are working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
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