An attack involving tear gas and bullets inside a church in Nyeri prompted an investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The investigation into the attack at the ACK Witima church is looking into whether police officers were involved. Following the event, Echo Network Africa condemned the Othaya church attack, highlighting it as part of a concerning rise in gender-based violence (GBV) and deteriorating national security. The organization emphasized the sanctity of places of worship in its call for an end to the violence.
A Kenyan news report from KTN News is titled, "Shoka la KTN: Nani alitupa vitoa machozi na risasi ndani ya kanisa Nyeri?" which translates to "KTN Axe: Who threw tear gas and bullets inside a Nyeri church?"
Echo Network Africa condemns the recent attack on an Othaya church, highlighting a concerning rise in gender-based violence (GBV) and deteriorating national security. The organization emphasizes the sanctity of places of worship and calls for an end to the violence.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have launched an investigation into whether police officers were involved in an attack at the ACK Witima church in Nyeri.