‘It Was Not An Abduction!’ – Police Confirm Sadam Buke’s Arrest During ‘Operation Ondoa Jangili’
The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed that Sadam Buke, an Isiolo County resident, was apprehended rather than abducted, as previously reported.
Earlier reports said that Buke was kidnapped in Meru by unknown individuals and thrown into a waiting vehicle.
'One of our young men in Isiolo Sadam Buke well known as KUDE
— Josh (@Josh001J) February 7, 2025
was abducted yesterday at 17HRS while swimming at Royal Acacia Park. Surprisingly, today there's an event for President Ruto that will be held here in Isiolo. Please help us raise awareness please 🙏🏾 if you can help' pic.twitter.com/aVcJil2y3D
According to police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, Buke was arrested as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Ondoa Jangili’ campaign in Marsabit and Isiolo counties.
Buke is suspected of enabling and coordinating the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in Isiolo and Marsabit.
“We wish to clarify that Sadam Buke is in lawful custody alongside others. He is suspected of being a key facilitator and coordinator of Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in both Isiolo and Marsabit Counties,” reads the statement.
PRESS RELEASE : CLARIFICATION ON THE ALLEGED ABDUCTION OF SADAM BUKE pic.twitter.com/YHd0jPBj9H
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) February 7, 2025
OLA is an Ethiopian militia group that engages in trafficking illegal guns, engaged in human smuggling, illegal mining, and contraband items.
Kenyan authorities initiated a crackdown on the gang, suspecting that some of its members were hiding in Kenya.
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“We reiterate our commitment to comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms,” the statement read in part.
The police have been accused of violating human rights by kidnapping people without their will.
Human rights organizations have reported that over 82 young people have been kidnapped since the start of the Gen-Z demonstrations in June 2024.
In response, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja denied any police involvement in the abductions, stating that such charges are intended to ruin the police service’s reputation.
‘It Was Not An Abduction!’ – Police Confirm Sadam Buke’s Arrest During ‘Operation Ondoa Jangili’
