Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified pressure on President William Ruto over the ongoing investigation into the murder of a PCEA bishop demanding that authorities release surveillance footage linked to the case.
Speaking during a public address Gachagua dismissed the arrests made so far claiming that those currently in police custody are innocent people who merely picked up a mobile phone allegedly discarded by the killers after the crime.
According to him the suspects were unfairly targeted while the real perpetrators remain at large.
The people who were arrested are individuals who picked up a phone that had been thrown away by the killers.
President Ruto should direct the DCI to release the video footage so that Kenyans can see the truth this evening Gachagua said.
The former deputy president questioned the credibility of the investigation being conducted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations arguing that transparency is necessary to restore public confidence in the case.
He insisted that releasing the alleged CCTV footage would help clear speculation surrounding the murder and demonstrate whether investigators are pursuing the right suspects.
The killing of the PCEA bishop has sparked widespread outrage across the country with religious leaders and human rights groups calling for a swift and credible investigate.
The incident has also fueled political debate with opposition figures accusing state agencies of failing to properly address rising insecurity and politically sensitive crimes.
Gachagua further accused the government of attempting to mislead the public through selective arrests instead of focusing on the actual masterminds behind the murder.
He maintained that Kenyans deserve full disclosure regarding the evidence collected so far.
Political analysts believe the remarks could further deepen tensions between Gachagua and President Ruto whose relationship has appeared increasingly strained in recent months.
The former deputy president has repeatedly criticized the administration on matters relating to governance, security and political accountability.
Meanwhile investigators have continued gathering evidence and recording statements from witnesses connected to the murder case.
Authorities have not yet publicly responded to Gachagua’s latest demands regarding the release of CCTV footage.
As pressure mounts many Kenyans are now waiting to see whether the government will make public the surveillance recordings that Gachagua claims could reveal the full truth behind the shocking killing of the church leader.
