The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss, Mohammed Amin, has revealed that some of the missing persons’ reports and disappearance cases were personal decisions linked to love triangles.

Amin said that although the DCI was keen on treating all reports of missing persons, disappearance cases made to authorities as weighty and serious matters, some of the victims reported to be missing had willingly run away from loved ones or parents.

“We have no challenge in investigating missing persons, but we have witnessed a trend where some of the victims reported to have gone missing deliberately ran away from their loved ones or their parents.”

The DCI boss urged members of the public to continue cooperating with security agencies and to report any suspicious activity through the appropriate legal channels.

He assured Kenyans of heightened security along the Coast and across the country, amidst claims of the country being a ‘Gangster’s Paradise’ . He termed the media reports labelling Kenya as a ‘gangster’s paradise’, as misleading and harmful.

“The prevailing security in Kenya is a boost of confidence to investors ,terming Kenya as a gangster’s paradise is a paradox. Our officers have done incredibly well to secure the country. This kind of reporting does not reflect the reality on the ground and should not be entertained,” he stated.

Positive stories

He called on the media to highlight factual and positive stories, urging journalists to focus on issues that reflect the country’s true security situation. Amin was addressing journalists in Mombasa on the sidelines of his impromptu tour of key landmarks among them, Fort Jesus, the iconic Mombasa Tusks, and Mama Ngina Waterfront.

He affirmed that the security situation across the coastal counties remained stable, with residents and tourists conducting their business without fear or disruption.

“I came here yesterday to check on the security arrangement within the Coast region over the Easter season. The purpose is to ensure that Kenyans enjoy Easter festivities in a secure and safe environment,” said Amin.

Operational orders.

He noted that he had reviewed security preparedness and operational orders with his officers and expressed satisfaction with the state of readiness.

“I am convinced that we are fully prepared to ensure the security of our people, from Kiunga to Vanga and Taita Taveta,” he added.

The DCI boss further added that tactical and anti-terror unit’s police units had been deployed along border areas, and a large-scale crackdown on drugs and psychotropic substances was ongoing.

He further addressed concerns raised by the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding his personal safety, stating that if the former DP has an issue concerning threats on his life or property, he was free to file a report with the police to allow investigations.

“He should report the matter to the nearest police station and stop the media theatrics,” he said, adding that the issue had already been addressed by the National Police Service Inspector General, Douglas Kanja.

Regarding the controversial allegations of organ harvesting linked to Mishra and Mediheal Group of Hospitals, Amin assured the public that the matter was under thorough investigation.

“We are taking the investigations as a serious matter and we will ensure we unravel the mystery surrounding the organ harvesting claims,” he said.