The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Sunday, January 12, responded to the allegations made by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi over increased abductions.
The CS had complained that the cases had skyrocketed and that his son was not spared when he was picked up in June at the height of anti-government protests calling for open discussion over the deterioration of youth security in Kenya.
In a letter dated January 12 signed by DCI’s Director of Liaison and Corporate Communications John K. Marete, the police stated that most of the abduction cases have been investigated and are awaiting to be presented to court.
In the case of Muturi’s son who was abducted during the anti-government protest that broke across the country in June 2024, the directorate said the case was before the DCI.
Public Service CS Justin Muturi making his remarks during IEBC post-election evaluation report launch held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi on January 16, 2023.
Justin Muturi
“The alleged case of abduction involving CS Justin Muturi’s son is active before DCI Kilimani,” DCI stated.
According to the Police Service, Muturi’s son had recorded a statement with the DCI, and the case was still actively being pursued.
“Further to the Inspector General’s update on cases of abductions dated January 6, 2025, the DCI takes note of today’s sentiments by the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management of Kenya Hon, Justin Bedan Muturi, when has expressed a sense of despair on the outcome of investigations on abductions,” read part of the statement.
The National Police Service further called on CS Muturi and others with any information that would help in investigations over abductions to come out and record statements.
“We wish to invite CS Muturi and any other person with information on the incident to record a statement with DCI Kilimani,” NPS shared.
“The DCI has so far opened several inquiry files that are at various stages of investigations, and the same will soon be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) upon conclusion of investigations.”
At the same time, the Police assured the public that most of the abduction cases reported are in various stages of investigation awaiting prosecution.
“We wish to reassure the public that most of the abduction cases that were reported to the Police have been successfully investigated and are now pending before the court, and investigations into the current cases will be no exception,” the NPS assured.
We continue to appeal for support from the members of the public, who may have any information that can assist in the investigations, to share the same with us in confidence.
Earlier, at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, Muturi criticized the government for increased abductions taking place in the country. He revealed that despite being a senior member of the National Security Council when he served as the Attorney General, his son was abducted and no answers were provided. In effect, he called for candid discussions on the matter of abductions.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja during a recent media engagement on December 20, 2024.
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