LSK Calls Out IG Kanja, Threatens Lawsuit Over Surge In Gov’t-Related Abduction
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) said on Friday, December 27, that it was exploring legal action in response to an increase in abduction cases across the country during the festive season.
In a three-page statement, LSK President Faith Odhiambo requested that family and friends of the missing individuals offer correct information to aid in their preparation for legal action.
Furthermore, LSK added that once collected, the data will aid in the adoption of a three-pronged strategy that will allow the body to take appropriate action against the abductors.
“We express grave concern over the recent rise in abductions, enforced disappearances, and related human rights violations targeting individuals, specifically social media users such as Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and the reported detention of Gabriel Supeet at Ntulele Police Station amongst others,” they stated.
Bernard, Billy, and Peter were purportedly kidnapped over claims of sharing AI photos of President Ruto online, and their current whereabouts are unknown.
When the freedom of the people is deprived, the soul of a nation is lost, the spirit of the people disturbed, and the hope of a good future is killed. We ask a simple question of the @NPSOfficial_KE: Where are our young men? Where are Stephen Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter… pic.twitter.com/LUAJOHflXW
— Faith Odhiambo (@FaithOdhiambo8) December 27, 2024
Gabriel was taken and detained at the Ntulele police station, and no more details have been released.
“In the face of the troubling trend, the Law Society urges families and close relations of the abducted individuals to come forward with comprehensive and accurate information regarding these incidents,” the statement read in part.
LSK went on to criticize the abductions, criticizing the government for its equivocal posture.
They also demanded the quick disclosure of the locations of the victims of ‘state-sponsored abductions.’
“The state’s silence and lack of accountability regarding the whereabouts of abducted individuals only serves to erode public trust and confidence in the government’s capacity to protect its citizens,” the LSK affirmed.
“We demand an immediate disclosure of the location of the missing individuals and either their unconditional release or presentation before a court of law.”
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LSK President Faith Odhiambo also criticized Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for not understanding his duty and demanded the IG follow up his remarks about rejecting police participation in the abductions with suitable actions.
“It is insufficient for the Inspector General of Police to merely deny police involvement in these abductions without explicitly outlining the steps being taken to address these egregious violations,” they noted.
“The Inspector General appears to lack awareness of his mandate under the law or the ability to discharge it effectively. This is a grave abdication of duty that cannot be countenanced in a constitutional democracy.”
While reaffirming their commitment to advocating for human rights and the rule of law in Kenya, the LSK urged a national conversation on the problem of enforced disappearances.
LSK Calls Out IG Kanja, Threatens Lawsuit Over Surge In Gov’t-Related Abduction
