Police Mount Security Checks to Thwart Mungiki Gang Meeting in Nyeri
A heavy security contingent has been deployed across Nyeri County, with police mounting multiple roadblocks and checkpoints to thwart a planned meeting allegedly organized by the banned Mungiki sect. The operation, which has intensified patrols in Nyeri town and surrounding areas, was launched after intelligence reports indicated that members of the criminal group were mobilizing for a large gathering. Police are stopping and searching vehicles, particularly public service vans, to identify and disperse any individuals heading to the purported meeting.
The government has taken a firm stance against the planned gathering, with the County Commissioner, Pius Murugu, reiterating that the Mungiki sect remains a proscribed criminal organization. He warned that anyone attempting to attend or organize the meeting would face immediate arrest and prosecution. The security operation aims to preempt any threat to public order and prevent the resurgence of the gang’s activities in its former Central Kenya stronghold.
The heightened security presence has caused significant traffic snarl-ups on major routes but has been largely welcomed by residents who recall the violent history of the sect. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious gatherings, assuring them that the situation is under firm control and that the rule of law will be upheld.