Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba is urging Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to address the recent surge in abductions across Kenya. This follows Kanja’s denial of police involvement in these incidents.
In a statement on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Wamuchomba questioned the security situation:
“If the Inspector General of the Kenyan Police doesn’t know who is abducting our children and where they are taken; could we assume that terrorists are back in our streets? The police through the IG has fully inflicted a self-indictment and an express statement of failure to protect Kenyans. Citizens can now defend themselves anyway. Where are our missing children?”
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IG Kanja refuted claims linking police to the abductions, stating:
“For the avoidance of doubt, the National Police Service is not involved in any abductions, and there is no police station in the country detaining the reported abductees.”
He emphasized that while Kenya upholds freedom of expression, such freedoms must be exercised responsibly:
“Freedom comes with limitations and should always be exercised with utmost responsibility.”
Kanja urged the public to avoid spreading false information, warning that misinformation could escalate tensions.
Several Kenyan youths have been reported missing after posting criticisms of President William Ruto on social media. Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah condemned the abductions and appealed for public assistance in locating the latest victim.
