- A video spread online sparked anger after a man was seen carrying a strange sack in the center of Nairobi
- In the video, the authorities disclosed a terrible statement about the accused’s intention after openly acknowledging during the unintentional interrogation
- A special police unit responded quickly, resulted in the arrest of the suspect and taken to court for such abnormal crimes
Police officers from the Nairobi Police Station have arrested a man allegedly destroying the Dedan Kimathi statue in the garden of Uhuru Park.
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The Memorial Tower, which honors the UA Mau’s freedom, was found badly damaged, its head is missing and other parts are damaged.
The suspect, identified as Chrisantus, was arrested after a video was circulated on social media showing him as he waved the head of the statue cut through the Central Nairobi Business District (CBD).
The picture sparked public outrage and caused immediate action from law enforcementists.
Why did Chrisantus destroy the statue of Dedan Kimathi?
Rodriques Mulindi, Nairobi Governor’s Protocol Officer Johnson Sakajahe said he and others saw the man carrying heavy sacks and decided to follow him.
“We saw the man carrying heavy sacks. When interviewed, he claimed that he found the statue down,” Mulindi said.
In the following video circulated by Mulindi, the suspect admitted to committing the offense, admitting that he broke the statue in the garden of Uhuru Park with the intention of selling it as scrap metal.
“I am a thief. I went into the garden of freedom and broke the statue of Dedan Kimathi. He said.
Mulindi continued to interview the suspect about how he was able to reach the garden and warn him against entering Green Park, Uhuru Park, or Central Park in the future.
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When will Chrisantus be brought to court?
He then handed over the suspect to the police.
“There is a special unit formed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police called the anti -destruction force. We contacted them, and the suspect is now in detention at the police station,” Mulindi added.
The authorities confirmed that the suspect would be brought to court on Monday, October 13.
The statue of Dedan Kimathi has stood for many years as a symbol of the power to fight for Kenya’s independence, commemorating the legacy of the Mau Mau leader who opposed the British colonial rule.
The act of destruction has sparked a new call for the strengthening of the protection of national monuments and historical symbols.
Was the Dedan Kimathi rifle stolen?
Meanwhile, after The procession On July 7, Tikojer discovered the damage to the Kimathi statue along the Kimathi street.
He expressed sadness at the theft of the gun, referring to the act as disrespectful. Ticto emphasized that Kimathi was a national hero whose tower deserved to be protected and respected.
The video sparked outrage, with some online users accusing the government of ignoring destructive acts.
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