Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) to investigate a teargas attack that disrupted a church service at St. Peters ACK Church in Witima, Othaya, Nyeri County./HANDOUTInspector General of Police Douglas Kanja Sunday directed the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) to investigate a teargas attack that disrupted a church service at St. Peters ACK Church in Witima, Othaya, Nyeri County. The National Police Service (NPS) said the incident happened at about 11am while a church service was underway and attended by several political leaders, among them Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua. Police reports indicate that an unidentified individual threw a teargas canister into the church, forcing the congregation to flee and bringing the service to an abrupt halt. Murkomen said violence has no place in society, noting that the incident was particularly disturbing because it took place in a place of worship. “I have noted with great concern the incident at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County.
