Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi has been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), sparking public attention following his own account of the incident.
In a statement shared on Tuesday afternoon, January 20, the legislator disclosed that detectives intercepted him and escorted him to the DCI headquarters located along Kiambu Road. According to Kibagendi, the arrest happened abruptly, with officers blocking his movement before taking him into custody.
Through a post on his social media platforms, the MP described the encounter as forceful, claiming he was “aggressively blocked” by DCI officers before being arrested. He added that he was subsequently driven to the agency’s headquarters for further action.
The circumstances surrounding the arrest, including the reasons behind it, were not immediately made public at the time of his statement. However, the incident quickly drew reactions online, with supporters and observers seeking clarity on the matter.
As of Tuesday Jan 20, evening, the DCI had not issued an official statement detailing the grounds for Kibagendi’s arrest or outlining any charges he may be facing.
Developments surrounding the case are expected as investigations continue and authorities provide further information.
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