Vehicles damaged during the Garissa attack/ JUSTIN MUTURIFormer Attorney General and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has described the disruption of an opposition rally in Garissa as an attempted assassination, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.
Muturi said the attack on opposition leaders was a grave matter that should not be taken lightly, arguing that it risked creating fear among citizens and balkanising the nation.
“This is an attempted assassination!!!” Muturi said in a statement.
He called on the Inspector General of Police to immediately investigate the incident, identify those involved and take action against anyone found culpable.
“We call upon the Inspector General of Police to immediately and thoroughly investigate this particular incident, identify all those involved, and ensure that every person found culpable is arrested and brought to justice,” he said.
His remarks followed the disruption of an opposition rally in Garissa town on Saturday after a group of youths reportedly hurled stones at leaders and their supporters.
The incident occurred as Nyali MP Mohamed Ali addressed supporters alongside Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
The youths, estimated to be about 50 and operating in different groups, reportedly began pelting the gathering with stones, prompting leaders and supporters to seek safety in vehicles.
Several vehicles were damaged during the incident, including Muturi’s vehicle. Its windscreen was reported to have been partly destroyed.
The situation returned to normal after the security detail attached to the opposition leaders moved in and chased the youths away.
The rally brought together several opposition figures, including Kalonzo, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, Muturi, Kathiani MP Robert Mbui, Embakasi South MP Julius Mawathe and Mohamed Ali.
Muturi said the Wantam Movement would not be deterred by the incident and pledged to continue advocating for democracy, justice and peace.
“We in the Wantam Movement will not be cowed, intimidated, or silenced,” he said.
He also called for the protection of Kenyans’ right to participate freely in the country’s affairs.
“We will not be intimidated. Kenya belongs to all of us,” Muturi said.
His remarks came after Ali condemned the disruption and warned against the use of young people in political activities that could result in chaos.
Kalonzo also urged residents to maintain peace and resist attempts to use them to advance personal political interests.
Muturi said political differences should instead be addressed through constitutional and democratic means.
“If you have any opinion, our Constitution guarantees you the right to say whatever you want to say and associate with any Kenyan,” he said.Vehicles damaged during the Garissa attack/ JUSTIN MUTURIVehicles damaged during the Garissa attack/ JUSTIN MUTURI