Former DP Gachagua teargassed, forced to flee

The thanksgiving event for Shamata Ward MCA Gitau Njamba in Nyandarua was disrupted and quickly turned into a melee that left several injured and the police overpowered by an irate crowd. 

The Incident took place as  Nyandarua Senator John Methu was delivering his speech.

The Clergy too were not spared in the melee, as what was supposed to be a thanksgiving for Shamata Ward MCA turning into a  teary event, a bitter development and a distaste to those gathered here.

The main suspect this man handcuffed by the police who is allegedly a police officer in civilian clothing, said to have thrown the canister, the crowd baying for his blood.

There was a fierce exchange between police officers and the crowd as they tried to contain the situation but they were overpowered and bolted out of the scene. 

The aftermath on the dias, broken chairs and a disgruntled lot and leaders.

"You cannot govern people by force and you cannot force them to do what you want... tutaongea nao  tujue nini imewakasirisha...," said Gachagua.

It is exactly a month since Gachagua was attacked in Limuru during a burial ceremony, exposing the rising political temperatures and intolerance in the country. The former D.P says his tribulations are well orchestrated by the Government.

"Ata  mkivunja mkutano ata mkituma vijana wakuje na mapanga hawa watu wote walishatoka UDA," added Gachagua.

Police have launched investigations into the incident to ascertain the motive of the attack.