Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria was on Saturday reportedly assaulted by police after he was arrested during a land fracas.
Disturbing photos of the MP after the alleged assault have surfaced.
Gikaria is involved in a land tussle with ex-Nakuru Mayor Mohammed Surraw.
According to Nakuru County Deputy Police Commander Kirunya Limbitu, Gikaria was arrested for leading a demo in Pipeline, where the piece of land is located.
“We were tipped off that there was a demonstration in the area and the highway had been blocked. After responding we found two groups clashing over a parcel of land. We managed to arrest Gikaria and ten other accomplices,” said Kirunya.
After the arrest, the MP is said to have been handed over to ‘fanya fujo’ uone police officers who gave him a thorough beating.
David Gikaria in a police cell. Photo/Robert Alai
Kirunya accused the MP of slapping a police officer.
“The MP assaulted the Bondeni Police Station Deputy OCS who wanted to arrest him. He took off but other officers managed to arrest him. For this, he will also face charges once we take him to court,” said Kirunya.