Drama ensued at the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road after ODM leader Raila Odinga was denied access.
The opposition chief arrived at the DCI headquarters flanked by his supporters and a host of Azimio leaders to stand in solidarity with the embattled former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Matiang’i has been for the better part of the day holed up in a grilling session with detectives over an alleged police ‘raid’ at his Karen Home a fortnight ago.
The former powerful minister is being accused by the investigative agency of propagating misinformation that had the potential of leading to chaos and panic countrywide.
Raila made his way to the gates of the headquarters when an officer approached him and informed him that he had instructions barring him (Raila) from accessing the investigative agency’s offices.
“Excuse me, Sir! According to instructions, I am told you cannot enter the offices. None of you may be allowed to enter,” the DCI officer told the seemingly infuriated opposition leader.
Raila replied in protest, threatening to order his supporters to storm the DCI offices. He argued that it was wrong to deny him access to a public office.
“Do you want me to order these people to go into DCI headquarters by force? This is a public office, how can I not be allowed to see the director? I have a right to go inside. If they want problems they will get problems,” Raila angrily said.
Raila’s entourage later left the DCI headquarters after the detectives remained adamant.
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i and his lawyers are however still at the headquarters with reports indicating that he will be charged with conspiracy to commit a felony and publication of false information.
