“Where have they taken him?” Heartbroken Father Cries in Court Over Billy Mwangi’s Abduction
Gerald Mwangi, father to 24-year-old Billy Mwangi, one of six recent abduction victims allegedly linked to police operations, broke down in a Nairobi court on Tuesday, desperately asking for his son’s whereabouts. Billy was abducted on Saturday, December 21, while at a barber shop in Embu town.
According to Gerald, four hooded men seized his son as he waited for a haircut. They forced him into a station wagon and a double-cabin pick-up truck before speeding away. “They mishandled my son and threw him into the car. His phone was switched off, and we haven’t heard from him since,” a distraught Gerald shared in court.
Gerald, who traveled from Embu to Nairobi, revealed the emotional toll the disappearance has taken on his family. “My wife has collapsed multiple times from high blood pressure. I came here hoping to see my son, but he’s not here. I just pray I don’t die of high blood pressure myself. Where is my son?”
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The High Court had issued a Habeas Corpus order on Monday, demanding the production of all six abductees by 11:00 a.m Tuesday, unless authorities provided valid reasons for their detention.
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Additionally, a conservatory order was issued to prevent the police or other respondents from charging or prosecuting the victims without court approval.
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, one of the respondents, was summoned to personally address the court regarding the missing individuals. However, neither Kanja nor the abductees appeared in court. Instead, a representative was sent on his behalf.
Senior Counsel Martha Karua, representing the victims, criticized the delays in the case. “A Habeas Corpus application is urgent. The question is simple: do you have them? If yes, produce them. It’s the responsibility of security agents to know where they are,” she stated.
Karua also opposed requests for more time to file affidavits, emphasizing the impact on the families. “By January 3, it will already be 10 days. Asking for more time is cruel to these families.”
Despite Karua’s plea, the court scheduled the case for hearing on January 8, with instructions that the abductees, if located, must be presented to the nearest High Court immediately.
“Where have they taken him?” Heartbroken Father Cries in Court Over Billy Mwangi’s Abduction
