Kiambu Town MP Jude Njomo has joined the list of politicians calling for Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu’s probe over alleged incitement.
Speaking to journalists at St John Baptist Church in Kiambu on Sunday, Njomo said that Ngilu must be investigated and action taken against her if found culpable of inciting youths to violence over charcoal ban.
The lawmaker asked the police to summon the governor and others to shed light on the alleged torching of a lorry belonging to a Kiambu resident in Kitui last week.
Njomo said that the torching of a lorry that was ferrying charcoal continues to create anxiety, tension and suspicion among the Kitui and Kiambu locals.
“The Inspector General of Police must summon Ngilu and take action and others who might have incited youths to violence and destruction of property,” he said.
Njomo also asked Governor Ngilu to apologize and compensate the owner of the lorry that was torched down by irate youth in Kanyororo, Kitui county.
He said that Kitui and Kiambu residents have been living in peace for years, adding that the same should be maintained.
Governor Ngilu has been under fire with claims that she incited youth to torch a lorry ferrying charcoal in Kanyororo, Kitui on Wednesday last week.
Ngilu has denied the claims terming them misplaced.
The governor says that the ban on charcoal and sand harvesting will be enforced to the latter.
A section of Kitui politicians have, however, defended Ngilu saying that the charcoal ban is meant to conserve the environment and not to satisfy business interests.