Evurori ward Member of County Assembly Dan Mbui and his wife were yesterday tortured by thugs in his house at Kiathambu Village in Mbeere North Subcounty.
Mbui said that the unknown thugs ransacked his house but only got Sh10,000.
“They got angry after finding we only had 10,000 shillings and we promised to get more money from the business premise at Ishiara Market about 12 kilometers to save our lives,” he said.
Mbui, accompanied by his wife and the two-year-old child said that they were forced into his car.
According to Mbui, the attack was related to business and political rivalry as the plan was coordinated since they first disconnected power.
“It is also sad when some of my competitors jam the social media to claim that it was a stage-managed incident, how do you stage-manage a life-threatening incident with your family?” Mbui posed.
“It is very unfortunate that political rivalry can get this far,” Mbui added.
Mbui asked the police to investigate thoroughly saying that several people had been attacked in the same area.
Eric Yego, Mbeere North Subcounty Police Commander said that the police are investigating the incident.
The minority leader in the second Assembly of Embu, Lenny Masters Mwaniki, has condemned the incident and called the County security team to increase patrols in all areas.
“Let the local police enhance the patrols whether in towns or their rural homes,” he said.