"Who is killing Kenyans?" LSK puts police on the spot over abductions
Her remarks came after Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin appeared in court and denied knowing the whereabouts of the three Mlolongo men.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called on the National Police Service to explain the recent surge in alleged abductions and extrajudicial killings.
Speaking after it was confirmed that two of three men abducted in Mlolongo last December had been found dead on Thursday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the police must take responsibility.
More To Read
- CS Muturi to President Ruto: Bring an end to abductions, extra-judicial killings now
- Dragging IG of Police, DCI to court over abductions compromising national security - Murkomen
- Bodies of two missing Mlolongo men found at City Mortuary
- IPOA admits inability to investigate abductions amid public concern
"The day that the court issues orders demanding the presence of the men, then three bodies miraculously appear, and they can identify one. The ball is still in your court, the responsibility is with the National Police Service. We are asking you to tell us what is going on in this country," she explained.
Her remarks came after Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin appeared in court and denied knowing the whereabouts of the three Mlolongo men.
The DCI boss told the court that investigations were ongoing.
DCI boss Mohamed Amin in the dock at the Milimani Law Courts on January 30, 2025. (Photo: Joseph Ndunda/EV)
However, Odhiambo expressed concern that the two top police officials distanced themselves from the case.
"Inspector General of Police and DCI director came to court and said they have no idea, yet fingerprints were taken, and the body identified," she said
It either means that they are not talking to each other or they do not have control over different agencies under the National Police Service, or they are lying to Kenyans," Odhiambo added.
The LSK boss questioned how Kenyans could feel safe when those responsible for security appeared to lack answers.
"It is your responsibility to investigate and bring those parties to book," Odhiambo added.
The identified body of Justus Mutumwa was found at Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly known as City Mortuary. He had gone missing on December 16, 2024, alongside two others.
For more than a month, the families of the three men searched for their loved ones.
They later learned that the body had been collected from Ruai and taken to the morgue on December 18, 2024, just two days after his disappearance.
Top Stories Today
