Boniface Mwangi urges police to unmask colleagues behind Othaya church attack
By Charles Ouma, January 26, 2026Activist Boniface Mwangi has given his take on the chaos that rocked the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Witima Parish, Nyeri County, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, during a service attended by Rigathi Gachagua.
According to the activist, police officers who were at the chaotic scene are known to their colleagues.
Mwangi alleged the existence of a squad operating outside the law and used to commit atrocious acts.
He appealed for help in identifying any officer involved in the violence, noting that unmasking their identity could be a key piece of the puzzle before the trend of violence results in undesirable outcomes.
“The officers who shot live bullets at Rigathi’s vehicles must be known to their colleagues. Help identify the faces and names,” Mwangi stated on X on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Chaos at Gachagua’s event
Witima ACK church turned into a battleground on Sunday, January 25, 2026 with thick fumes of teargas engulfing the church during after chaos rocked the Sunday service.
Gachagua and his entourage of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) politicians were momentarily holed up in the church, with the former Deputy President placing a distress call on social media, alleging a plot to kill him inside the church.
He was eventually whisked away to safety and blamed President William Ruto for the viciopus attack.
Gachagua alleged a plot to assassinate him, citing a clear pattern of violence that has rocked his events following his unceremonious exit from the government in 2024 when he was impeached.
Pressure piles on gov’t
The chaos witnessed at the church have attracted widespread condemnation with politicians, religious institution and civic organisations demanding speedy investigation and accountability.
National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) issued a statement demanding an apology from the Cabinet Secretary for Interior Affairs Kipchumba Murkomen and the Inspector General of Police.
“Every person has the right, either individually or in community with others, in public or in private, to manifest any religion or belief through worship, practice, teaching or observance, including observance of a day of worship.
“We further note that in all these incidences, the Police officers who deliberately broke the law have not been interdicted, investigated, prosecuted or otherwise held accountable for their heinous crime, indicating state approval at the highest level,” NCCK stated.
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) also issued a terse statement condemning the brutal attack.