Tharaka Nithi deputy Governor Dr Eliud Mureithi Mate. PHOTO | FILEThe bodyguard who reportedly robbed Tharaka-Nithi deputy governor Dr Eliud Murithi Mate of Sh3.5 million at gunpoint has surrendered himself to police in Meru. Administration Police Constable Josphat Kipyegon arrived at the police station on Thursday morning but denied stealing anything from the politician. Constable Kipyegon was reported to have robbed Dr Mate on Wednesday at his home in Kinoru Estate, Meru County, . There was a commotion before the constable, who is based at the Marimanti AP Camp, drew a pistol and threatened to shoot him, forcing Dr Mate to flee.

Source: Daily Nation October 13, 2016 05:03 UTC