IG Kanja Denies Allegations Of Police Involvement In Abductions

Inspector General Douglas Kanja has denied allegations of police involvement in the ongoing abductions in the country.

In a statement Thursday, the police chief expressed concern over the claims and accused the public of spreading false, fabricated, malicious, and unverified information. He regretted such narratives were aimed at tarnishing the reputation and image of the National Police Service.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the National Police Service is not involved in any abduction, and there is no police station in the Country that is holding the reported abductees,” he said.

“Whereas Kenya is a democratic country that guarantees freedom of expression, freedom not only comes with certain limitations but should at all times be exercised with utmost responsibility. We therefore appeal to the public to refrain from spreading false, fabricated, malicious, distasteful, misinformed and unverified information aimed at tarnishing the reputation and image of the National Police Service” he warned.

He clarified that all arrests are recorded in the occurrence book and suspects are subsequently arraigned in court.

He further stated that individuals who fail to meet the procedural requirements should be released from police custody.