Eldoret, Kenya: Allies of Eldoret North MP William Ruto have denied having played any role in the 2007 post-election violence.
They dismissed claims that they were Ruto’s accomplices in the violence, describing them as “manufactured allegations”.
“Those are falsehoods and the truth will come out after the court process. The allegations are a pure fabrications,” Cheruiyot told The Standard on telephone yesterday.
He pointed out that he served as a military officer for over 34 years defending Kenyans and that he could not have perpetrated any violence against them in retirement.
“I was in the military for over 34 years and served as a commander for four years. I cannot engage in any violence against Kenyans whom I protected,” Cheruiyot said.
Cheruiyot who is also campaigning for the post of senate in Nandi said he is confident of his innocence and ready to face any trial over the matter.
Samson Cherambos, a former GSU and presidential escort commandant, said whoever has evidence that he participated in the violence should come out and lay it bare.
“I retired honourably from the service and was even given medals including that of most distinguished officer. I have never been involved in any crime,” said Cherambos.
Cherambos said he would seek legal action, saying that his name had been tarnished with no evidence.
Source; Standard Digital
They dismissed claims that they were Ruto’s accomplices in the violence, describing them as “manufactured allegations”.
Former top security personnel listed by ICC prosecution as
accomplices said they are innocent and that their names have been
unnecessarily dragged into the cases.
Two former security officials distanced themselves from any
engagement in violence, arguing they had distinguished careers in the
military and could not have soiled them by engaging in criminal acts.
Former army commander Major General (Rtd) Augustine Cheruiyot said their names have been soiled for no apparent reason.“Those are falsehoods and the truth will come out after the court process. The allegations are a pure fabrications,” Cheruiyot told The Standard on telephone yesterday.
He pointed out that he served as a military officer for over 34 years defending Kenyans and that he could not have perpetrated any violence against them in retirement.
“I was in the military for over 34 years and served as a commander for four years. I cannot engage in any violence against Kenyans whom I protected,” Cheruiyot said.
Cheruiyot who is also campaigning for the post of senate in Nandi said he is confident of his innocence and ready to face any trial over the matter.
Samson Cherambos, a former GSU and presidential escort commandant, said whoever has evidence that he participated in the violence should come out and lay it bare.
“I retired honourably from the service and was even given medals including that of most distinguished officer. I have never been involved in any crime,” said Cherambos.
Cherambos said he would seek legal action, saying that his name had been tarnished with no evidence.
Source; Standard Digital
