Police deny claims they arrested former MP Mwathi over Limuru chaos

The National Police Service (NPS) has denied claims they had arrested former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi over the chaos witnessed at a burial event on Thursday in Limuru, Kiambu County.

The chaos occurred at the funeral of the late Erastus Nduati where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was present.

The incident which happened at  Bibirioni Boys High School, Limuru, forced mourners to flee for safety after unidentified individuals began throwing objects and chairs.

The disruption happened while former Limuru MP, Peter Mwathi addressed the crowd.

Former Limuru MP, Peter Mwathi. (Photo: National Assembly)

According to a statement from the Office of the Inspector General, the police on Friday said that they did not arrest Mwathi because he is not a person of interest in the case.

A vehicle belonging to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua which was damaged during the attack by goons in Limuru on November 28, 2024. (Photo: Handout)

In response to the mayhem that occurred, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Limuru has launched a probe to identify those responsible for the chaos.

As part of the investigation, their officers are currently recording statements from family members of the deceased.

"We call upon anybody with information that may aid in the arrest of the suspects that invaded the burial to report to the nearest police station," read the statement from Police Spokesperson, Resila Onyango.

The disruption at the funeral has drawn widespread condemnation, particularly among some in the political class.