Kenyans have been left in disbelief after a chilling confession by Kithuka, the man accused of killing a General Service Unit (GSU) officer during a tragic incident at State House. Speaking from police custody, Kithuka claimed that he had been “sent by the devil” and that the slain officer was not his intended target.
“Nilitumwa na shetani lakini target haikuwa huyo GSU officer. Target ilikuwa mtu mwingine tofauti ambaye sitasema,” Kithuka said in a statement that has since shocked both investigators and members of the public.
The incident, which occurred under tight security at one of the most guarded places in the country, raised serious questions about how the attacker managed to breach multiple layers of protection. According to preliminary reports, the GSU officer was on routine patrol within the compound when he was fatally attacked.
Investigators say that Kithuka appeared disturbed and unstable at the time of arrest. His claim of being “sent by the devil” has only deepened the mystery around his true motive and mental state. Authorities are now working to establish whether he acted alone or under the influence of a larger plan.
Sources close to the investigation have revealed that detectives are treating Kithuka’s statement with caution. While the claim of demonic influence could point to mental illness, the suggestion that there was another “intended target” has opened a new line of inquiry. The question now being asked is: who was Kithuka really after?
Psychologists note that many criminal suspects use supernatural explanations as a way of distancing themselves from guilt. However, others believe that his words may have deeper spiritual or symbolic meaning, especially given the reference to “being sent by the devil.”
As the nation waits for the official findings, security agencies have increased surveillance around key installations, ensuring that such a breach never happens again. The slain GSU officer has been described by colleagues as disciplined, courageous, and dedicated to duty — a man who gave his life protecting the nation’s highest office.
Meanwhile, Kenyans online have reacted with a mixture of anger, fear, and disbelief. Some are demanding full transparency in the investigation, while others are questioning how a person allegedly “possessed” or “influenced” could get that close to a highly restricted area.
Kithuka’s chilling words — “Nilitumwa na shetani, lakini target haikuwa huyo GSU officer…” — will likely haunt Kenyans for a long time. Whether driven by mental instability, spiritual delusion, or a hidden agenda, his confession has exposed a dark mystery that investigators must now unravel.
