‘I have spoken to Ruto and discouraged him over abductions’ – Senator Onyonka speaks on missing social media users

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has weighed in on the recent forceful abductions of the youth. 

In his statement, Onyonka shared that it is unfortunate that abductions are still ongoing despite him having a conversation on the issue with President William Ruto. 

He, however, stated that he was hoping that the youthful Kenyans abducted will be released before Christmas so that they get to spend time with their families. 

“It is so unfortunate that abductions are still happening in this country! I have personally spoken to President William Ruto & discouraged him over this.

“I hope these young Kenyans & anyone else abducted will be released to go  back & celebrate Christmas with their families!” 

Youth abducted

Onyonka’s remarks come amid growing concerns over the alleged abductions of social media users Peter Muteti and Billy Mwangi following social media posts featuring President Ruto’s photo.

According to witnesses, Muteti was bundled up into a vehicle by four armed men wearing a police uniform before being driven away to an unknown destination.

“Friday asubuhi there were suspicious men aliona, ikafanya hadi adelete that post juu alikuwa na uoga, so it is true alikuwa anathreateniwa,” Muteti’s girlfriend, Mary Wambui told the press.

“The men who were inside the Prado had not masked their faces. They bundled him into the vehicle and sped off. Inside the car, there was an officer in uniform, but even after reporting the case to Kabete Police Station, they say they don’t know his whereabouts,” his brother, Kelvin Njeru added. 

His family has since reported the matter to the police and called for urgency in finding their missing kin. 

Quarters on various social media platforms including leaders have also called on the government to intervene and ensure the release of the young men arrested.