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Former Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiang'i. The DCI has summoned the former CS to its headquarters on Friday, 24th February 2023 to answer questions on his alleged home raid and warned of prosecution if he fails to comply. [File, Standard]
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned former Cabinet Secretary for Interior Dr. Fred Matiang'i.
In a letter referenced as 'Notice to compel attendance under section 52 (1) of the National Police Service Act No. 11A of 2011', the DCI wants Matiang'i to appear at the headquarters along Kiambu road.
The letter, quotes one detective, Senior Superintendent Michael K. Sang.
"I Detective Michael K. Sang, CFE, a Senior Superintendent of police attached to Directorate of Criminal Investigations Headquarter, Serious Crime Unit, is investigating allegations of Publication of False Information contrary to section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act 2018 amongst other offences in regard to alleged invasion and raid of your residence (the former Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Co-ordination, Dr. Fred Matiang'i) on the 8th - 9th day of February, 2023 allegedly by a 'battalion' and/or 'garrison' of police officers," the letter read.
The Superintendent believes that the CS is connected to the issue.
"I have reasons to believe that you, Dr. Fred Matiang'i, the former Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Co-ordination, is connected to the offence or has information which can assist me in my investigations," the letter further read.
Matiang'i is required to appear in person.
"With the powers conferred upon me under section 52 (1) of the National Police Service Act No. 11A of 211, I hereby compel you, Dr. Fred Matiang'i, the former Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Co-ordination, to appear before me at the Directorate of Criminal Investigation situatied along Kiambu Road at Mazingira House on the 24th day of February, 2023 at 09:30 AM without fail," the letter read.
Failure to do so will attract prosecution.
"Failure to comply with the requisition constitutes an offence liable to prosecution." The letter read.
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