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Police probe Freemason temple attack

Ramjit Sagoo, (right), a member of Mt Kenya Masonic Temple, puts out fire that destroyed their holy books on June 12, 2013. Photo/ JOSEPH KANYI

What you need to know:

  • According to Mr Gachanja, someone must have been following his movements through the night before accessing the building and burning the books and other artifacts.
  • Speaking to the Nation, Mr Sokhi said the religious books that were torched inside a huge metallic box were priceless.

Police in Nyeri are investigating a case where unknown people broke into the Mt Kenya Freemason temple and burnt religious books.

The temple caretaker, Mr Daniel Gachanja, said he was about to switch off the security light on Wednesday morning when he noticed smoke billowing from the building.