Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
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Nairobi – The National Police Service (NPS) has released an update on the alleged cases of abductions in the country.
On Thursday, November 7, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja disclosed that NPS had recorded 57 abduction cases since the youth-led demonstrations began on June 18, 2024.
Out of the 57 cases, Kanja said 22 have since been found alive, 29 are still missing, and six were found dead.
“National Police Service has since recorded a total of 57 cases of kidnappings and abductions that were reported countrywide from June 2024 to date,” Kanja said.
Kanja, who was appearing before the Committee on Administration and Internal Security, dismissed reports of police abducting and killing Kenyans who were linked to the protests.
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The police boss insisted that NPS officers always engage in lawful arrests, and suspects are normally booked inside police stations.
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“I’ve made it clear, police don’t abduct or kidnap, we detain and keep inside stations whereby investigations commence. Those found to meet the threshold of being taken to the court are arraigned while those who don’t are set free,” he said.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
