ODM MP Blasts Recent Dramatic Arrests, Calls For Lawful Policing
Caleb Amisi, a Saboti MP, has criticized the Kenya Kwanza government for what he sees as unneeded theatrics surrounding high-profile arrests.
In a statement made on Tuesday, the MP questioned why officials ignored legitimate summons and instead chose public spectacles.
His comments follow recent dramatic incidents at Milimani Law Courts, where authorities made high-profile arrests in plain front of the public.
Amisi criticized law enforcement, claiming that dramatic arrests do little to uphold justice and instead promote fear and political tension.
He asked the administration to follow the law and challenged individuals implicated to step down if they failed to do so.
“If a suspect is under investigation, why not simply summon them to a police station? If they refuse, then go to their homes and take them in. This excessive drama in arrests is unnecessary,” said Amisi.
“The government should choose to operate within the provisions of the law or pack and go,” the MP said.
Why do security apparatus like drama while arresting suspects?Why didn't they summon them to police stations? If they don't come, then go to their homes and frogmarch them to the nearest police station. Sasa hii drama ya milimani, was it necessary?? The government should choose…
— Hon. Caleb Amisi, MP (@Honcalebamisi) June 3, 2025
The MP’s statements echo growing worries among politicians who claim that high-profile arrests are frequently politicized, exacerbating societal tensions rather than strengthening a legitimate legal system.
Recently, law enforcement has conducted raids with massive convoys of personnel.
They have made widely publicized arrests, which opponents argue are intended to instill terror rather than seek fair trials.
Just morning, chaos erupted outside the Milimani Law Courts after several people, believed to be allies of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, were forcibly removed by unknown men.
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The governor, joined by his allies and legal team, had appeared in court to discuss the KSh 1.4 billion graft issue when the terrible situation occurred.
Social media videos showed one man, believed to be from Natembeya’s crew, being bundled into a car while other men attempted to obstruct cops from apprehending him.
Previously, numerous arrests were made in the same manner, and leaders are now calling for an end to such arrests.
They say that the arrests reflect negatively on the law enforcement department.
ODM MP Blasts Recent Dramatic Arrests, Calls For Lawful Policing
