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January 25, 2026
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Gachagua allegedly abducted after church service disrupted in Nyeri

Gachagua allegedly abducted after church service disrupted in Nyeri

Malala claimed unidentified men forcibly seized Gachagua during the commotion and took him to an undisclosed location...

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was reportedly abducted by three hooded men during a church service at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County on Sunday. The incident followed police disruption of the service with tear gas, leading to chaos.

  • Democracy for the Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala stated that unidentified men forcibly seized Gachagua and took him to an undisclosed location.
  • Malala, alongside former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, issued a one-hour ultimatum to the government for Gachagua's release.
  • Gachagua later posted on social media, alleging that security officers fired live bullets and that his vehicles were torched during the attacks.

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