Florence Wanjiku CCTV Footage Sparks Intense Reactions in High-Profile GBV Case
Key takeaways
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- Kenyans are closely following the widely covered Florence Wanjiku and Elias Njeru Gender-Based Violence (GBV) case, with key events unfolding since Thursday, November 21st.
- Startling camera footage shows Florence attacking her partner, Elias Njeru, as netizens process the events surrounding Wanjiku’s stabbing.
- Florence and Elias are reportedly business partners in an intimate relationship, and they have one child together.
- The footage shows Ms. Wanjiku hitting Elias Njeru’s car with her vehicle before Elias is seen wrestling the car keys from her.
- Social media users have been shocked by Wanjiku’s hostility towards Elias, who is suspected to have seriously injured her with a knife.
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Florence Wanjiku’s agonizing separation from Elias Njeru
The two business partners were recently involved in a heated dispute that allegedly resulted in Florence’s arrest by the police.
With their relationship and real estate business going downhill, the two made a decision to split up, where Florence demanded reimbursement for a loan she had offered him.
Unconfirmed reports allege that Elias retaliated by orchestrating Wanjiku’s arrest on claims that she had stolen a company car she was driving.
The estranged couple later met to resolve their differences and agree on co-parenting, after which Florence was attacked.
Following the fruitful meeting where they agreed on several solutions, Florence drove out of the hotel meeting venue.
Florence told the media in an interview that she was attacked by her husband on her way home.
“I drove to my house in the Olive Inn area of Kiamunyi. When I reached the gate, I noticed that Mutugi was behind me in his car. I attempted to reverse but ended up bumping into his car. In a fit of anger, he got out and reached through my rolled-down window to snatch the keys from my car,” said Florence to local media.
Elias Njeru Mutugi allegedly stabbed her multiple times before she broke away and dragged herself to the house. Elias followed her and continued the attack.
Kenyans react to Florence Wanjiku CCTV footage
Released camera footage covering the outside and the residential building’s underground parking showing an altercation between the two.
The first frames of the footage show the premise’s security guard hugging Florence before she reverses out of the building.
Moments later Elias also arrives in his white Toyota Prado and speaks to the guard outside the building.
Florence later arrives in her car and repeatedly hits Njeru’s Prado before he finally stops her by grabbing the car keys. Elias then leaves the area in a huff, leaving Florence parked at the far end of the compound.
Social media users have responded to the new video, with some pointing out that Florence also displayed violent behavior, including a moment where she nearly ran over Elias with her car.
Kenyans have been urged to listen to all sides of a conflict before passing judgment.
Below are some of the heated reactions to the videos from X users:
@Its_FidelCastro: “Florence Wanjiku cheated on Elias Njeru, and as if that wasn’t enough, she tried to kill him and I know it would have been covered up as an accident when that didn’t work out, she resorted to fabricated charges. The man is innocent, Feminists have destroyed so many men, enough!”
@AtwoliiYa: “Florence Wanjiku is proof of how many young men are in prison because authorities failed to listen to both parties. If its not for the CCTV footage yenye feminists wanajifanya hawajaona Elias angekuwa jela sahi.”
Elias Njeru is battling attempted murder charges and is currently out on bail.
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