Wanjigi, who has faced multiple police raids in the past, claims that unmarked vehicles have been stationed outside his residence for over a week. He believes these vehicles are involved in jamming communication signals inside his house.
Wanjigi shared these concerns on X, the social media platform, and included photos of the suspicious vehicles. Some of these vehicles were seen with antennas, which Wanjigi suggests might be causing the communication problems.
This surveillance is occurring despite a court order issued to protect Wanjigi’s property. On September 11, High Court Judge Joe Omido issued an order that barred the police from entering Wanjigi’s home.
This legal action came after a previous incident on August 8, when the police conducted a raid on Wanjigi’s residence. The raid followed an application by Irene Nzisa Wanjigi, who sought legal protection after the police forcibly entered their home.
The police, according to the affidavit filed by Irene Nzisa, caused significant damage during the raid, breaking gates, doors, CCTV cameras, and other security equipment.
The affidavit also reported that the police seized several personal items, including six phones, iPads, laptops, and other valuable gadgets.
Irene Nzisa Wanjigi argued that neither she nor their children, nor their household property, should be subjected to such treatment because of Jimi Wanjigi’s political and activist activities. She emphasized that the damage and confiscation of property were unjustified and unlawful.
Wanjigi’s legal troubles with the police are not new. Similar incidents occurred in 2017 and 2022, where he faced raids and legal challenges.
The August 8 raid was particularly tense, with a prolonged standoff between the police and Wanjigi’s supporters.
Despite the aggressive actions by law enforcement, they were unable to arrest Wanjigi during this raid. The police had accused him of funding the Gen-Z protests that had been causing unrest across the country.
The situation has escalated further with the current surveillance issue. Wanjigi has expressed frustration over the ongoing interference with his communication and the perceived harassment from law enforcement.
The surveillance, which he describes as unprecedented, is seen as a continuation of the troubles he has faced from the police. The presence of unmarked vehicles and the jamming of communication devices have added to his concerns about personal privacy and security.
The court is scheduled to hear the case related to these issues on September 24. The hearing will focus on whether the police violated the court order and the extent of the damage caused during the raid.
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