The Kenya Police Service has finally made a major breakthrough in investigations into the violent attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a Sunday service at the Kariobangi North PCEA Church.
In a press statement released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Office of the Inspector General confirmed the arrest of seven suspects believed to have been part of the group that disrupted the church service and allegedly targeted the former DP.
The arrests come barely 24 hours after President William Ruto directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to crack down on the attackers and their financiers, insisting that such acts of political hooliganism would not be tolerated.
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According to the National Police Service (NPS), all seven suspects were apprehended within the Lucky Summer area and are currently being processed for arraignment.
The individuals arrested have been identified as:
Charles Otieno Opiyo
Wilson Okoth alias M.C. Otieno
Michael Mutunga Kavulunze
Brian Omondi Odhiambo alias “Bryo”
Reggy Opiyo Otwole
Elisha Otieno Ochieng
Gordon Odhiambo Onyango
The NPS noted that these arrests are the first phase of an ongoing operation, with more expected once investigators finalize photographic and acoustic analysis reports gathered from the crime scene.
Officers are piecing together CCTV footage, mobile recordings, and witness statements to determine the full extent of the attack and identify any additional suspects or masterminds behind the orchestrated chaos.
In the statement signed by Muchiri Nyagah, Director of Corporate Communication and Spokesperson of the National Police Service, Kenyans were urged to continue supporting police efforts by volunteering information that may assist in the investigations.
The Service appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant details to report to the nearest police station or use toll-free numbers 999, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203), as well as the WhatsApp hotline 0709 570 000.
The statement further assured the public that all forms of criminality will be dealt with decisively and strictly within the confines of the law, reiterating the NPS’s commitment to safeguarding the security of all Kenyans.
The Kariobangi North attack has sparked widespread condemnation, with leaders across the political divide calling for swift justice.
With the arrests now made, attention shifts to the courts as Kenyans await the next steps in the unfolding investigation.
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