Democracy for Citizens (DCP) Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has rubbished President William Ruto’s commitment to holding rogue officers accountable for their actions amidst uproar over Albert Ojwang’s murder.
Speaking in Sabasaba in Murang’a County on Friday, June 13, 2025, Gachagua said that Ruto could not vow to rein in rogue police officers when the officers in question are working under his instructions.
“I have seen Ruto saying that he is not going to condone rogue police officers. How can you say you don’t want rogue police officers when you are the one who has made them rogue because you are the one who gives them instructions on what to do?” Gachagua posed.
Extra-judicial killings
Gachagua equally stated that there was a secret police squad of 101 police officers involved in the abduction, torture and extrajudicial killing of Kenyans.
“I said there is a squad of 101 police officers that was formed, and is attached to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) for high-level training on abduction, torture and extra-judicial killings,” Gachagua stated.
During the roadside rally, Gachagua also indicated that the leadership of the police service was under the direct instruction of the president.
“When I was in Kasarani at the Mwiki PCEA church, it was William Ruto who called Lagat and told him to withdraw police officers so that goons could come and attack us inside the church,” he said
Pressure to step aside
Kajiado North MP Onesimus Ngogoyo, who accompanied Gachagua during the rally, equally called on Lagat to step aside for meaningful investigations to be done into the death of Ojwang’.
“If Lagat is indeed innocent, why is the president still allowing him to be in office when investigations are ongoing?” Ngogoyo said.
The statements come just hours after Ruto vowed to hold rogue police officers to account.
Speaking on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Ngong, Kajiado County, during the destruction of illegal firearms, Ruto said it’s important for security officers to follow the law.
“We will protect citizens from rogue police officers and make sure they are held to account,” he said. “Everyone must follow the law,” Ruto said.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who was also at the event, said tough action would be taken against police officers who misuse their power. He added that most officers do their job well and should not be judged by the actions of a few.
“We have over 120,000 officers, and just because a few have done wrong doesn’t mean all of them are bad,” Murkomen said.
