Swaleh Sonko: Man who led vicious attack against Gen Z protests apologises: "25th tuko pamoja"
: Swaleh Sonko, the man who led a vicious attack against Gen Zs protesters, has apologised to them and promised to join them for the upcoming protests.
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Swaleh, who was dressed in army fatigues and carrying a matching bag, spoke from his rural home, where he seemingly ran to after things became too hot to handle in the city.
The man who had christened himself as the chairman of the Goon Zs and his friends had earlier shared a video clip where they explained how they prepared for the attack that saw many people get beaten, hurt badly, and robbed.
In the video, Swaleh spoke menacingly, showing that they filled tens of motorcycles with fuel so that they could go round and round the city patrolling before the demonstrations that took place on Tuesday, June 17.
In a different clip, Swaleh was speaking from his home in Nairobi, where he gave a stern warning to anyone who was thinking of touching Gaucho.
"Try Gaucho, Ghetto president, and you will know that he is not alone," said Swaleh.
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On Thursday, June 19, Swaleh took Kenyans on a virtual tour of his rural home, and while there, he got down on his knees and offered a heartfelt apology to Gen Zs.
"I don't want any hatred with the young people; if there is someone I wronged in one way or another, I am asking for forgiveness. I'm just a content creator like you," he said.
"My prayer is that if there is anyone I have wronged, please find it in your hearts to forgive me. On June 25, I will join you," he promised.
Most of the people who commented after watching the clip said that it was too little, too late, and he was not welcome, and the June 25 demonstrations to agitate for justice.
On the other hand, some people thought it was okay he had apologised and accepted the apology. They, however warned him of dire consequences if he attacks them again.
On Tuesday, June 17, some Kenyans were beaten badly and in some cases robbed by goos sent to disruot maandamano but on the flipside, some goons were caught by protesters and handed them over to the police.
One of the people accused of disrupting the demos was made to kneel, crawl and finally swim in sewage water.
He had a difficult time trying to reason with the mob, and some of them finally felt sorry for him and asked the others to let him go.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
