The DCI said Gachagua's allegations were "ridiculous, ill-intended and wholly without foundation".
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed allegations of abductions, police brutality and other criminal activities raised by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, terming them baseless and unsubstantiated.
In a statement issued to newsrooms, the DCI said the allegations were “ridiculous, ill-intended and wholly without foundation”, challenging those making the claims to provide credible evidence rather than issuing what it described as unverified accusations aimed at undermining public confidence in law enforcement.
The agency said it does not sanction, facilitate, conceal or participate in criminal conduct, regardless of the identity or status of those involved.
"The DCI operates as a professional investigative agency mandated to investigate serious and complex crimes, gather evidence and present cases to prosecutorial and judicial authorities," the statement read in part.
At the same time, DCI said its officers continue to conduct investigations in accordance with the Constitution, relevant laws and established procedures, insisting that neither political affiliation nor public prominence influences criminal investigations.
The agency also addressed allegations touching on cases involving alleged abductions, disappearances, deaths, police shootings and attacks on journalists, saying matters falling within its mandate were being investigated based on available evidence.
“No individual is above the law,” the DCI said, adding that credible information relating to alleged criminal activity should be submitted through official investigative channels.