The Azimio La Umoja Coalition has claimed that the alleged abduction of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga is part of the ongoing targeting and intimidation of opposition leaders by Kenya Kwanza.
Through a statement, the opposition also claimed abduction is an attempt to interfere with the scheduled pre-trial of Maina, who is supposed to appear in court on Monday.
"This is a deliberate attempt to distract Kenyans from the pressing issues such as the rising cost of fuel and food. We vehemently condemn the abduction and continued persecution of Mr. Maina and his family," the opposition said.
Azimio has demanded the release of Maina, and his production in court, stating that the alleged abduction was carried out by rogue police.
"The abductors were driving Subarus, armed, and hooded. It is highly likely that they were part of the Special Support Unit, known for terrorizing Kenyans during the anti-tax protests."
"We want to make it clear that we will hold the Inspector General of Police fully accountable for Maina's life should anything happen to him," the statement continued.
"We must stand firm, fight, and demand our freedoms and all other rights."
According to Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, Maina was abducted from his house in Kiambu on Saturday night.
"My client Maina Njenga has been abducted by the DCI from his house in Kiambu. He has been taken to an undisclosed location," he posted on his X handle.
