Mike Sonko orchestrates trap to bust Highridge chief after complaints from Indian family (Photos)

Highridge chief was disgraced after he fell for a trap laid for him by Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission (EACC) following complaints from an Indian family.

The Indian family of Mohan Singh Dhanjal and Satwant Singh Dhanjal contacted Sonko seeking help, cartels colluding with local administration wanted to seize their property.

The Dhanjals told Sonko that they reported the matter to the area chief but surprisingly the chief demanded bribe to offer them protection.

“I received a text from the families of Mohan Singh Dhanjal and Satwant Singh Dhanjal requesting to meet me urgently over a sensitive matter. Being a Sunday, I called them for a meeting. They narrated to me about two of their family properties that they have occupied since 1974. Sadly, they have been living under constant threats lately from cartels who want to grab their land. They had reported the matter to the area chief who had proven to be uncooperative. The chief had ordered them to deposit with him the original Title Deed by 10:00am today, allegedly over a debt against the title of Ksh.350,000. Strangely, the family has never borrowed against the Title, neither have they ever guaranteed a loan,” Sonko wrote in part.

The Nairobi governor advised the Dhanjals to report the matter to EACC who laid a trap to bust the corrupt Highridge chief.

“I advised them to report the matter this morning to the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC), who provided officers to accompany them to meet the chief. Upon arrival, the chief demanded that the family gives him and the area DO Ksh.30,000 for “protection.” The EACC officers swiftly swung into action and arrested the chief, who is currently being held at Kilimani Police Station awaiting to be presented in court,” wrote Sonko.

Sonko vowed to step up the fight against cartels who used to enjoy the protection and support of previous governments and administrations.

“As I promised, the days of the cartels who have been tormenting and defrauding honest, hardworking Kenyans came to an end the day I assumed office.”