The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has firmly rejected allegations of involvement in abductions, reiterating its commitment to following constitutional procedures.
Speaking in Nairobi on October 30, DCI Director Mohamed Amin emphasized that the agency’s role is limited to arresting suspects and presenting them in court, not abducting them.
“We respect the constitutional rights and freedoms of individuals. If we make arrests, we follow due process and bring suspects before the court,” said Amin.
His statements come amid increasing public concern, with Kenyans questioning the DCI’s perceived silence on reported abductions.
DCI Boss Mohamed Ibrahim Amin during a past media presser. Photo: The Star Source: Facebook
Amin also dismissed claims of collaboration with mobile service providers to monitor citizens. Recent media reports alleged police misuse of mobile tracking data to monitor individuals.
In response, Amin clarified that mobile phone analysis is rarely utilized, accounting for only one percent of investigations, with the agency relying more on forensic analysis and solid evidence collection.
These statements follow a recent spike in abductions and femicide cases across Kenya, raising alarm among citizens.
Addressing these cases, Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat affirmed the National Police Service’s dedication to thoroughly investigating and resolving femicide incidents.
Highlighting the need for swift justice, Lagat revealed that in the past three months alone, 97 femicide cases had been reported.
Lagat urged collective action from society, government, and religious leaders to tackle femicide, stressing that a united approach is necessary to protect citizens. “We call on every sector of society to engage in eradicating this troubling trend,” he said.
The issue has intensified scrutiny on policing standards, with legislators questioning oversight bodies about police practices.
