Wanjigi’s Workers Detained as Lawyers Claim Police Planted Grenades in Legal Battle
Two casual laborers were apprehended outside the residence of Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi on August 8, allegedly in possession of four hand grenades. They have been detained for seven days for further interrogation before facing prosecution.
In a surprising twist, Jimi Wanjigi, through his legal team, Willis Otieno and John Andati, informed Chief Magistrate Bernard Ochoi that the individuals responsible for the grenades had already been identified.
Mr. Otieno argued that the grenades were planted in the vehicle by police officers, who were caught on CCTV cameras at Wanjigi’s residence.
“The acting Inspector-General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, announced in a press briefing that the grenades were recovered from Wanjigi’s house. These grenades were not found in the possession of the two innocent casual laborers,” Mr. Otieno stated.
Mr. Otieno further explained to Chief Magistrate Ochoi that Jimi Wanjigi had revealed the identities of the grenade owners, along with other communication devices recovered from a vehicle parked outside his home, in a case filed at the High Court.
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He urged the court to reconsider the seven-day detention order for Dancun Otieno and Calvin Odongo, emphasizing that the two were merely caught in the crossfire between the State and Mr. Wanjigi.
“Let the powerful battle it out while the innocent are spared,” Mr. Otieno appealed.
Mr. Otieno also mentioned that on August 9, 2024, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued an order preventing the police from arresting or prosecuting Wanjigi in connection with the explosives.
State prosecutors James Gachoka and Herbert Sonye strongly opposed the request to review the ruling, insisting that a formal application must be filed to challenge the court’s decision.
Mr. Gachoka argued that Mr. Wanjigi should have submitted an affidavit detailing the ownership of the grenades instead of making statements in court.
Mr. Sonye added that they had been caught off guard and that the defense must file a formal application if they seek to alter the court orders.
In response, Mr. Otieno stated that the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Attorney-General, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations were fully informed and had been provided with the necessary evidence.
Chief Magistrate Ochoi is expected to deliver his decision on whether to overturn the detention order on August 13, 2024.
Wanjigi’s Workers Detained as Lawyers Claim Police Planted Grenades in Legal Battle
