Police have launched an investigation into the violence that disrupted a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates’ meeting at Nembure Stadium in Embu County on Saturday afternoon. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has deployed a special team to identify those behind the incident. Eastern Regional Police Commander Stephen Chebet confirmed that investigators are pursuing individuals suspected of involvement in the chaos, vowing that those found culpable would be brought to justice. “We have begun investigations into the persons behind this heinous act, and in due course, we are going to bring them to book,” Chebet stated. He added that the DCI had selected a special team to conduct in-depth investigations into the incident and establish what transpired. “The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has selected a special team that is currently ongoing with investigations,” Chebet said, adding that Kenyans would be informed of the findings once the probe is completed. The violence erupted towards the end of a UDA delegates’ meeting attended by the Deputy President and other party officials at Nembure Stadium. According to Chebet, the meeting had proceeded peacefully until a group of uninvited individuals attempted to force their way into the venue. Security officers guarding the meeting blocked the group from accessing the stadium, after which the group moved to the Embu-...
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