Isiolo Revenue Director Abducted Amid Suspicions Of County Officials and Cartels’ Involvement

Ali Godana Wako, the recently appointed Director of Revenue for Isiolo County, has been allegedly abducted by unknown individuals, sparking outrage and concerns about a possible connection to county officials and revenue cartels.

According to multiple local media reports, Godana, a former Isiolo mayor and member of the Warfura clan in the Sakuye community, was taken from outside his home on Wednesday evening.

The abduction comes just weeks after his controversial appointment to the revenue position.

Sources close to the investigation suggest that Godana, also known as “Goldy,” may have been targeted due to his recent promotion.

His daughter, who has reportedly filed a police statement, claims there are suspects who should be questioned.

“We have recorded statements. There are alleged suspects who are still free. We want those suspects to be detained, investigations to begin, and people to start being questioned. That’s all we want,” she stated.

Isiolo Woman Representative Hon. Mumina Bonaya has issued a strong condemnation of the abduction, calling for urgent government intervention.

In her Thursday statement, she expressed “deep concern over the forceful and unexplained disappearance” of Godana and another man, Abdullahi Bosso, who was allegedly abducted by security officers on May 9th along the Kinna-Kulamawe Road.

Governor Abdi Guyo of Isiolo has also weighed in, describing the incidents as “a troubling pattern of enforced disappearances that undermine the safety, dignity and constitutional rights of Kenyan citizens.” He noted that such actions contradict President Ruto’s public assurances against abductions.

The timing of Godana’s disappearance has raised suspicions, as it occurred shortly after his appointment to the revenue position.

According to Sakuye Media Network, “When he was recently confirmed as the director of revenue, several entities including his opponents who were jostling for the same position expressed outrage at his confirmation.”

Local activists have suggested that cartels within the revenue department might be responsible for his abduction, pointing to potential financial interests that could be threatened by Godana’s appointment.

Before his promotion to head the revenue department, Godana served as Isiolo town administrator.

Hon. Bonaya has called on key institutions including the Ministry of Interior, the Inspector General of Police, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights to investigate the cases and ensure justice is served.

“No Kenyan should live in fear of being taken without cause, without due process, and without communication,” she emphasized, urging civil society, oversight bodies, and the public to demand the release or lawful arraignment of the two individuals.