Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has refuted claims linking police officers to recent abductions.
In a statement, Kanja clarified that no police station holds any reported missing persons.
“The National Police Service is constitutionally mandated to arrest offenders, not abduct individuals,” he stated, emphasizing adherence to legal procedures.
Kanja urged the public to report any cases of missing persons to the nearest police station for proper action. He reiterated that all arrests must be recorded in the Occurrence Book, as outlined in the Service Standing Orders, ensuring suspects are either formally charged in court or released if procedural requirements are unmet.
The police chief also appealed for responsible use of freedom of expression, condemning what he termed as false and malicious allegations targeting the reputation of the National Police Service. “Spreading unverified information aimed at tarnishing the image of the police is counterproductive,” Kanja added.
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He revealed that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and other independent bodies are investigating the matter.
The statement comes amid heightened concerns over a series of abductions in Kenya. Families of four individuals, including cartoonist Gideon Kibet (popularly known as Kibet Bull), his brother Rony Kiplangat, Bernard Kavuli, Peter Muteti, and Billy Mwangi, are in distress following their disappearances. Some were reportedly abducted after sharing controversial social media posts.
Footage of forceful abductions has circulated widely, fueling public outrage and accusations against the police. IPOA has confirmed receipt of reports implicating officers in these incidents.
