NYS Probe: More Than 10 Detectives Raid Ngirita Family Home in Naivasha

Detectives have reportedly raided the home of Ngirita family located in Naivasha's posh Lake View estate for the second time, leaving a trail of destruction. 

The Standard reports that the officers raided their home on Sunday, days after five members of the family were arrested in connection to the Sh9 billion scandal at the National Youth Service (NYS).

The family had late last week claimed that their lives were in danger over the ongoing case. More than 10 detectives drawn from Nairobi and Nakuru reportedly stormed their home at around 7pm and broke into septic tanks and sewer lines in the compound.

The Standard said that the officers then left in a hurry after learning that their raid had been reported to a local police station. The sleuths, who didn't explain their mission arrived at the residence in three cars and broke the main gate before gaining access to the compound, a relative who declined to be named said.

“There was no search warrant, we came to learn from neighbors that the officers were already in the compound and we suspect something sinister in the whole exercise,” said the relative. 

A police officer from Naivasha station who spoke to the Standard on condition of anonymity said the detectives didn't involve or inform them about the operation. 

“The officers did not involve us in their operation and we are yet to know what they looking for that late in the night,” said the officer. 

Anne Ngirita was arrested alongside her mother Lucy Wambui, brother Jeremiah Gichini, sister Phyllis Njeri and sister- in- law Cate Mwai. They have been in custody since Sunday last week.