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Chaos erupts after EACC officers raid Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria's home

Youths outside Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria's home in Gatanga, which was ransacked by EACC officials, yesterday. [PHOTO: KAMAU MAICHUHIE/STANDARD]

Mayhem broke out at Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria's home yesterday after a group of boda boda riders and supporters reportedly fought off anti-graft officers who had raided the residence.

During the operation, Iria's supporters and boda boda operators allegedly stormed his home in Gatanga and roughed up the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officials before police arrived and calmed the situation.

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