The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Sunday, January 12, 2025 responded to the allegations made by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Justin Muturi over increased abductions in the country.
The CS had complained that abduction cases had increased and that his son was not spared when he was picked up in June 2024 at the height of anti-Finance Bill protests.
In a letter dated January 12, 2025 the DCI stated that most of the abduction cases have been investigated and are awaiting to be presented in court.
“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.”
The DCI responded after CS Justin Muturi urged the government to take action against individuals linked to the abductions of young Kenyans that began in June 2024.
Speaking during a press briefing on Sunday January 12, 2025, Muturi expressed concern that these abductions have continued without consequence and emphasized the need to address this issue immediately.
“I have personally suffered as my son was abducted and disappeared, I was not sure whether he was alive or dead, making us anxious and leaving me, my wife and my family in turmoil.
“It must be remembered that I was the Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya at the time, yet I was unable to trace my son despite making several requests and demands to all levels of the security apparatus,” said Muturi.
