Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga was allegedly assaulted by an angry crowd.
According to reports, the assailants claimed they had not received full payment after allegedly being hired to disrupt a prayer event led by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi in Nyeri last weekend.
The prayer meeting at Kamukunji Grounds in Nyeri was abruptly interrupted when Njenga Stormed the meeting with a crowd of irate youths
His unexpected appearance caused panic among attendees, forcing Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and other leaders to flee for safety.
Njenga’s supporters who were recorded chanting slogans, took over the venue. Maina Njenga was not scheduled to attend the religious meeting. However, rumours were swirling around about his arrival at the meeting, which caused tension.
In the aftermath, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua condemned the disruption, accusing the government of sending maina njenga to interfere with peaceful religious gatherings.
He stated, “Unleashing the leader of an outlawed criminal gang and his goons to disrupt peaceful prayers and desecrate the altar is the lowest any government can go, no matter the level of desperation.”
ALSO READ: Tension As County is Given 15-Day Ultimatum to Disclose Tender Details or Face Senate Petition