Matiang’i released after Raila steps in, to be charged in court
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Matiang'i released after hours of grilling at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters
Matiang’i released after hours of grilling at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has been released and will be charged with conspiracy to commit a felony and publication of false information, his lawyers have said.
His release came after Azimio leader Raila Odinga staged a walk-in at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters on Kiambu Road where the former CS had presented himself for grilling over the alleged raid at his Karen home.
Mr Odinga arrived shortly before 3pm under heavy security but was denied entry into the premises.
Mr Odinga insisted that he has a right to access the area since it’s a public office.
Dr Matiang’i’s legal team said that the former CS had been released, adding that the police will issue him with a notice to appear in court.
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Lawyer Otiende Amollo told the press that the detention of Matiang’i for nine hours was unlawful and accused the DCI of being used to fight political battles.
“It is clear that this was not a criminal investigation. This was a vendetta and witch hunt.
“It is also clear that the DCI was not acting of their own motion, but were awaiting instructions on what to do with Dr Matiang’i,” Amollo remarked.
“The question is are they taking waziri to court? They said not today. What remains is that they will choose a day to present the charge sheet in court,” his lawyer Danstan Omari said.
“Matiang’i’s fingerprints have been taken. They tried to put the DCI logo but we declined vehemently,” he added.
Matiang’i’s legal team had earlier revealed that it gave the detectives an ultimatum to either charge him or they walk out.
They also had advised the former CS not to respond to some questions asked by detectives.
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