National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga/FILE
The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly denied allegations that its officers are involved in abductions, describing the claims as false, misleading and unsupported by credible evidence.
In a statement issued Friday, the service said it remains committed to operating strictly within the Constitution and the law, insisting that all arrests carried out by police officers are properly documented and processed through established legal procedures.
"The NPS does not abduct people. Its mandate is unequivocal: to maintain law and order, prevent and detect crime, protect life and property, and arrest suspects strictly in accordance with the Constitution and the law," the statement signed by police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga reads.
Nyaga said every arrest is recorded in the Occurrence Book (OB), processed through lawful procedures and suspects are presented before court within the timelines prescribed by law.
The service further maintained that it is not involved in any alleged abductions and that no police station across the country is currently holding any person reported or alleged to have been abducted.
"Furthermore, the Service confirms that it is not involved in any abductions, and no police station is currently holding any person reported or alleged to have been abducted," the statement read.
The clarification comes amid continued public concern and allegations linking security agencies to cases of enforced disappearances and missing persons.
According to the NPS, every report of a missing person or suspected abduction is investigated promptly, thoroughly and professionally.
The service, however, said some investigations have established that certain disappearances were deliberately staged to mislead the public and undermine confidence in the police.
"In some instances, investigations have established that disappearances were staged with the intent to mislead the public or undermine confidence in the Service. Where criminal conduct is established, the law will be applied without hesitation," the statement said.
The police urged anyone with credible information regarding a missing person or alleged abduction to report the matter immediately to the nearest police station to facilitate investigations.
The service also appealed to the media, civil society organisations and members of the public to verify information before publishing or sharing claims relating to alleged abductions.
The NPS further noted that its operations are subject to oversight by several independent institutions, including the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the courts and Parliament.
Reaffirming its commitment to constitutional policing, the service said it remains dedicated to upholding professionalism, protecting human rights and adhering to the Constitution of Kenya and all applicable laws.
