Tuju says he should be buried within 48 hours if he dies in state custody

In a press briefing on Friday, Tuju stated that he has already communicated his wishes to his family, emphasizing that he does not want any state involvement in his funeral arrangements.

In an awry message, the former CS said he remains mentally prepared for any eventuality, including what he described as possible torture.

“I’ve been very cheerful with my people and I’m mentally ready on any of the torture that anyone may want to visit on me. Nobody leaves here forever. Raila died and within 72 hours, he was buried," he remarked. 

"(Former Chief of Defence Forces Francis) Ogolla also died and within 48 hours he was buried. I’ve told my people very clearly that when it comes to that, when I die I want to be buried within 48 hours. I don’t want to see any state to be participating or be involved in my funeral." 

He added, “I’m ready for my death.”

Tuju also claimed he had been assaulted after presenting himself to authorities, dismissing allegations that he had gone into hiding.

“They say I went and hid under my bed, that’s why I’m alive today. Those who are trailing you, but in this case, I availed myself to the police station and they assaulted me and put me in the cells and then I’ve been released bond free,” he alleged.

The remarks come amid ongoing legal and political tensions surrounding Tuju’s alleged abduction and his subsequent report to police, which led to his arrest on claims of providing false information.

Tuju, however, maintained his innocence, stating that he went into hiding in Kiambu after noticing suspicious individuals trailing him.