{"id":112154,"date":"2024-02-01T19:11:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T19:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/ndeti-orders-speedy-probe-into-alleged-attack-on-mca-by-kanjos"},"modified":"2024-02-01T20:05:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T20:05:13","slug":"ndeti-orders-speedy-probe-into-alleged-attack-on-mca-by-kanjos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/ndeti-orders-speedy-probe-into-alleged-attack-on-mca-by-kanjos","title":{"rendered":"Ndeti orders speedy probe into alleged attack on MCA by kanjos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has ordered immediate investigations over the alleged attack and mistreatment of MCAs by county enforcement officers. https:\/\/rb.gy\/qpd0n8<\/p>\n

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has ordered immediate investigations over the alleged attack and mistreatment of MCAs by county enforcement officers.<\/p>\n

This was after some inspectorate officers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attacking Kalama MCA Boniface Maeke within court premises.<\/p>\n

The county askaris were arrested after a court official called a senior police officer in the county stating that the court was under attack.<\/p>\n

Maeke resisted the arrest by the officers before some of his colleagues and public members intervened.<\/p>\n

The inspectorate officers attempted to unsuccessfully arrest the Kalama MCA at Machakos Law Court premises when the drama ensued.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Ndeti condemned the attacks from her officers noting that her administration personnel are expected to follow the law.<\/p>\n

“I take great exception at the humiliating treatment meted out to the leaders. I wish to reiterate my administration\u2019s commitment to adhere to the rule of law and respect to the rights of all persons including our leaders,” she said.<\/p>\n

The governor directed the County Secretary and Head of Public Service with immediate effect to institute investigations on the allegations.<\/p>\n

Ndeti stated that appropriate administrative actions will be taken against persons who may be culpable.<\/p>\n

“In the light of the above, I expect a report to be forwarded to my office within 7 days from today (Wednesday),” she added.<\/p>\n

In addition, the governor called upon all county enforcement officers to adhere to the law and procedure at all times.<\/p>\n

The officers were also urged to respect the rights of all residents of the county in the course of carrying out their mandate as it has always been our practice.<\/p>\n

“I further state that my administration will not condone any act of lawlessness perpetrated by county staff on residents,” Ndeti added.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday’s incident, the arrested county staffers were directed to record statements at the Machakos police station DCI offices.<\/p>\n

MCA Maeke recorded his statement at the station before he was taken to hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the Star by phone hours later, the MCA alleged that he was stripped naked by his attackers during the incident.<\/p>\n

“I don’t know why they attacked me. I know some of my attackers, they work for the Machakos County Government as inspectorate officers,” Maeke said.<\/p>\n

He said he had accompanied his Masii\/Vyulya counterpart Douglas Musyoka to court when he was attacked.<\/p>\n

Machakos County Askaris reportedly arrested Musyoka on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

He was charged with constructing a house without relevant approvals from the county.<\/p>\n

The MCA was released on Sh50,000 cash bail.<\/p>\n

Maeke said he didn’t know why he was attacked.<\/p>\n

He said he sought treatment at a Machakos hospital for injuries sustained on his leg and hand.<\/p>\n

“A vehicle injured one of my legs during the incident. I’m responding well to the treatment though,” Maeke said.
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