Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin has strongly rejected attempts by political actors to link violent groups to either the government or the opposition, saying crime must never be explained through a political lens.
Speaking during a security briefing, Amin stressed that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations focuses only on actions and evidence, not on political party membership, ethnic identity, or perceived loyalties.
According to him, once a person commits a crime, they fall under the law like any other offender, regardless of who they support politically.
Amin noted that the country has recently witnessed several violent incidents, many of them happening around political activities.
In response, leaders from different sides have been trading accusations, each claiming that the other is mobilising goons to disrupt meetings or intimidate rivals.
He warned that such public blame games interfere with serious police work and risk turning important security matters into political drama.
He said investigations become harder when leaders try to score political points instead of allowing the law to take its proper course.
The DCI boss made it clear that his office will not be drawn into political battles. Under his leadership, the agency’s duty is to apply the law fairly and firmly, without fear or favour. He explained that crimes such as assault, arson, destruction of property, and intimidation are clearly defined under the penal code.
Anyone involved in such acts is treated as a criminal, not as a political supporter.
Amin emphasised that violent groups do not come with party labels, and investigators are not interested in who suspects claim to support. What matters is what they did and the evidence that proves it.
“We deal with goons as goons,” he said, adding that enforcing the law is not the same as engaging in politics.
Amin also appealed to political leaders to stop shielding suspects or making public statements that could interfere with investigations.
He said protecting individuals accused of violence sends the wrong message and encourages lawlessness. Instead, he urged leaders to cooperate with security agencies by sharing information, discouraging violence among their supporters, and promoting peaceful political engagement. He added that responsible leadership is key to reducing tensions and maintaining public order.
Reassuring the public, Amin said the DCI is increasing its operations to identify, track, and arrest those behind the violence, especially the organisers who plan chaos from behind the scenes. He explained that intelligence-led investigations remain a top priority, with officers working to dismantle networks that hire and deploy goons to disrupt political events.
Amin concluded by stating that violence will not be tolerated under any excuse. Anyone found responsible, whether directly involved or acting as a mastermind, will face the full force of the law.
