Secret Abduction Squad Hides in CBD, Gachagua Claims
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused a covert unit of orchestrating the recent wave of abductions across the country.
According to Gachagua, the group operates under the leadership of a man he referred to as “Abel,” allegedly related to a high-ranking government figure.
“This unit is not under the control of the Inspector General of Police. It operates from a building in Nairobi, on the 21st floor in the city center. The leader, Abel, is reportedly a cousin to a senior government official,” Gachagua claimed during a press briefing on Friday.
The former Deputy President issued a warning, saying, “If this unit isn’t dismantled, we’ll reveal the building’s name and the full identities of Abel and his cousin. It’s not hard to figure out who commands this group.”
Gachagua criticized President William Ruto for staying silent amid the abductions, pointing out that many victims are individuals who have openly criticized the administration.
He further noted the growing public dissatisfaction with the government, stating, “The Kenyan people are angry. Killing our children will not suppress their outrage. Abductions are not the solution. The government must address the root causes of this discontent.”
Gachagua alleged that Ruto’s administration is the first since independence to specifically target young people. “The President needs to ask himself why, within just two years, this administration has lost the trust of so many,” he said.
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His remarks come amid heightened concerns over the surge in abductions, with 82 cases reported since June. Six victims were abducted in December alone, including cartoonist Gideon Kibet, known as Kibet Bull, who had posted controversial content about President Ruto online.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has denied claims of police involvement, urging the public to avoid spreading “false and malicious” allegations.
“The National Police Service is not responsible for these incidents. We ask the public to refrain from sharing unverified information meant to damage the reputation of the police force,” said Kanja.
Similarly, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) distanced itself from the recent kidnappings.
The victims include Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Rony Kiplang’at, and Gideon Kibet. Their abductions have raised concerns about freedom of expression and the safety of individuals critical of the government.
Secret Abduction Squad Hides in CBD, Gachagua Claims
