Controversial pastor James Ng’ang’a acquitted in reckless driving case

Pastor James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism has been acquitted in a case where he was charged with causing the death of a woman in a fatal car crash.

Ng’ang’a and his three co-accused; Simon Maina, Police Inspector Christopher Nzilu Nzioka and police inspector Patrick Kahindi Baya were facing four charges, chief among them, causing death by dangerous driving.

Nakuru Chief Magistrate Godfrey Odour said that the prosecution had failed to prove it’s case against the four hence they had no case to answer.

Ng’ang’a was charged that; on July 26, 2015 at about 5.45PM along the Naivasha/Nairobi road at Manguo area in Limuru sub-county, he caused the death of one Mercy Njeri.

Njeri’s husband, Martin Mbugua, who sustained serious injuries would later state that he had forgiven Ng’ang’a even as he was forced to use a crutch after the incident.

The pastor was also accused of failing to report an accident and giving false information to a police officer.

Ng’ang’a also faced a fourth count of conspiring to defeat justice and denied all the charges.

Patrick Baya, the Tigoni Base Commander was charged with neglecting official duty while police inspector Nzioka was charged with giving false information and neglect of duty.

He was accused of willfully concealing the identity and whereabouts of pastor Ng’ang’a.

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