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NTV’s Larry Madowo is a wanted man.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) summoned the prominent newsman on Tuesday to record a statement over an interview he featured economist and NASA strategist David Ndii on live TV few weeks ago.

In a letter addressed to the CEO of Nation Media Group, DCI wants Madowo to assist the department in investigations into the probe pitting Dr Ndii over alleged inflammatory remarks he made while on Larry Madowo’s Sidebar show.

“This case is investigating a case of incitement to violence contrary to section 96 (a) (b) and (c) of the Penal Code and subversive activities contrary to section 77(1) of the penal code,” the letter read.

It added: “To facilitate our investigations please avail the news anchor (Larry Madowo), the interviewer in the above matter to come assist on the investigation and henceforth record a statement.”

But Nation Media Group has rubbished the DCI call. The media house said neither Madowo nor NTV would honour the request.

“‘Neither Larry Madowo nor NTV will record a statement.’ Nation Media Group responds to ‘unethical request’ from DCI” NTV wrote on its Twitter page.

This topic attracted comments from thousands of Kenyans online and here are select interesting replies Larry Madowo and NTV received.

@gitongapkg: Sasa huna bibi, who will defend you, remember Ndii and Wanjigi had their wives to defend them. Rent a wife my fren

@ItsBravin: Holy Mary Mother of God..... Now we see how our Tax is always misused. If Waiguru was trailed like this, i am sure our Debt could be less than 4Trn

@DonaldBKipkorir: LM, our good CID is asking NMG if they can avail you ... It’s not Summons but a Request ... NMG can politely tell them they can’t avail you and that ends the matter ...

@irenembithemulu: Larry was doing his job... Secondly, we are not kids to be incited. We do what we think is right for us. Incite my foot

@raymond_ohalls: Funny way to get a prosecution; first arrest someone, with no clear charge, or idea as to offence, then go look for evidence!