‘The next frontier of protest might be against rampant abductions’ – MP Amisi

Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has threatened to champion for fresh demonstrations following the recent spate of abductions of the youth. 

In a statement shared on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Amisi wrote; “The next frontier of protest might be against rampant abductions.We should not keep silent and do nothing when doing something could save a life!” 

Amisi’s comments come amid growing concerns over the forceful abductions of youth criticizing President William Ruto. 

Police speak on abductions

Police have since come out to address the issue saying hey are not involved in the incidents. 

Led by Police IG Douglas Kanja, the law enforcement officers noted that no police station in the country is holding the reported abductees. 

He also defended that the police are only mandated to arrest criminal offenders and not abduct them. 

“The National Police Service is deeply concerned with the ongoing allegations that police officers are involved in abductions of persons in Kenya. For clarity, the constitutional mandate of the National Police Service is not to abduct, but arrest criminal offenders. 

“For 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,” IG Kanja said. 

Further, the police IG appealed to members of the public to refrain from accusing the police service as it is likely to ruin their reputation. 

“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,” he added.