Police IG Douglas Kanja has this evening said Kenya as a country does not belong to gangs and thugs, adding that the probe of the missing Mlolongo 4 is at advanced stages and, in due course, Kenyans will get to know what really happened.
Speaking to the press on January 21, as per the video clip shared by NTV on Twitter where he made it clear that he could not attend court summons without proper briefing, the police boss revealed that in Kenya, there is no official record showing why the 4 are missing.
In summary, Kanja stated there is a huge chance of the existence of a group of criminal gangs operating like police officers and that in the coming days, Kenyans will know the truth.
Abduction cases in Kenya have seen a worrying rise in recent years, with many of them targeting individuals perceived to be vocal critics of the William Ruto-led government.
Human rights organizations have reported a surge in enforced disappearances, with the victims often being political activists, journalists, and opposition supporters.
This trend has sparked widespread concern, as it undermines the rule of law and instills fear among those seeking accountability from the government.
Notably, these incidents often follow a pattern, with victims being abducted in broad daylight by individuals posing as law enforcement officers.
Families and colleagues of the abductees are frequently left in the dark about their whereabouts, fueling allegations of state complicity.
Critics, including Martha Karua, leader of the NARC-K Party, have accused the government of harboring shadowy squads tasked with silencing dissent.
In December 2024, Karua alleged that the special abduction squad does not operate under Kanja and consists of commandos drawn from Kenya and other East African countries.
These accusations, combined with the recent disappearance of the Mlolongo 4, have intensified calls for transparency and accountability from the authorities.
