Man arrested after attempting to force entry into State House
Police arrested a man who allegedly attempted to force his way into the restricted area of State House through Gate D in Nairobi on Sunday. The incident was reported at about 1.32pm on October 4, 2026, after security officers manning the gate noticed a man attempting to gain entry into the restricted area. The suspect [...] The post Man arrested after attempting to force entry into State House…
On October 4, 2026, police arrested Francis Murigi Ngugi, a man from Kiremeri Sub-Location, Makuyu Division, Murang'a County, for attempting to force his way into the restricted area of State House through Gate D. Security officers had noticed the suspect's actions around 1:32pm. Ngugi was driving a tuk-tuk when he allegedly refused to stop, even as officers ordered him to.
He continued driving at high speed towards barriers near the gate before being intercepted and apprehended. Ngugi claimed he wished to meet the President, but he did not possess an appointment for his endeavor. He is currently in custody while further investigations are conducted. This incident occurs amidst heightened security at State House.
Only a few months prior, on October 10, 2025, a man named Kithuka Kimunyi Musyimi attacked and killed a police officer at the same gate. Musyimi was arrested and charged with the murder, but he pleaded not guilty after a mental assessment.
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