Police Arrest 10 Suspects Following Attack on Meru Governor
Police in Maua have arrested ten male suspects following the violent attack on, and disruption of the public function of Meru Governor, Hon. Kawera Mwangaza on Sep 17, 2023 at Bridge Preparatory School.
The incident also left eight NPS Officers seriously injured after being pelted with stones by the attackers. Four vehicles among them, County Government and Police vehicles were also destroyed.
The rowdy crowd also slaughtered a cow that had been donated by the Governor, through her Okolea Project.
The suspects namely, ELIUD MUCHUI;
ERIC THURANIRA,
BENJAMIN MUTUA; CHARLES ANDRIANO;JAMES MUGAMBI; ELIAS MUTWIRI;
ANTHONY MWENDA; ERIC LANGAT; VICTOR MURITHI, and EZEKIEL NKUNJA will answer to various charges including taking part in an unlawful assembly; malicious damage to property; and assaulting Police Officers.
The National Police Service reiterates its commitment to maintenance of law and order.