Chaos erupted early Wednesday morning when over 100 suspected goons attacked a hotel owned by Nairobi gubernatorial hopeful Irungu Nyakera. The facility, located within Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) premises, suffered significant damage.
According to Nyakera, the attackers tied up the security personnel, vandalised property, and searched the hotel for unspecified information. The politician alleged that the attack was orchestrated by a government official seeking to block his tenancy at the LBDA premises.
Nyakera said he confronted the attackers, firing two warning shots into the air to scare them off. He immediately alerted the police, but no backup was deployed for over an hour, prompting him to issue a stern warning to anyone attempting to trespass on his property.
CCTV footage showed the attackers forcing their way into the hotel, destroying property as they went. Nyakera described the incident as a direct threat to his investment and vowed to protect his property using all legal means
The OCS on duty explained that officers were delayed, responding to a separate incident involving a deceased person. Nyakera expressed frustration over the police inaction, noting the risk it posed to his staff and business.
“This was a brazen attack, and I will defend my investment. Officials must use proper channels to resolve disputes, not resort to violence,” Nyakera said. He also warned that anyone trying to enter his property without permission would face strict consequences.
The incident has sparked public debate over security at government facilities and the rising trend of politically motivated attacks on private property. Nyakera called for accountability and swift action against the perpetrators.
Law enforcement has launched an investigation into the attack. Meanwhile, Nyakera’s hotel remains operational, though staff continue to recover from the trauma caused by the morning’s events.
Authorities have urged victims and witnesses to come forward, while local politicians condemned the violence. The attack has reignited discussions on political interference in property and business operations across the region.
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