LSK president Faith Odhiambo/FILEThe Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has urged families and relatives of persons who have recently been abducted to share more and accurate information relating to the incidents.
In a statement, LSK president Faith Odhiambo said such information will help the society document the circumstances surrounding each case of abduction and disappearance and to initiate appropriate legal proceedings where rights violations have occurred.
Odhiambo said the information will also assist in facilitating advocacy at both national and international forums to hold perpetrators accountable.
“In the face of this troubling trend, the Law Society urges families and close relations of the abducted individuals to come forward with comprehensive and accurate information regarding these incidents,” the statement reads in part.
LSK said it remains deeply concerned over the recent rise in abductions, enforced disappearances, and related human rights violations targeting individuals, specifically, social media users.
Some of those reportedly abducted include Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, and the reported detention of Gabriel Supeet at Ntulele police station, amongst others.
Odhiambo further urged members of the public who possess credible information about the abducted individuals to report to the LSK Secretariat or any of the regional offices.
She affirmed the society’s commitment to ensure justice is served and to support the families during this challenging time.
The LSK’s statement comes after Inspector General Douglas Kanja denied any police involvement in the abductions.
While members of the public claim that some of the abductors had police uniforms, the National Police Service has denied its involvement.
“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,” he said.
Kanja further warned that while the constitution grants freedom of expression, the freedom has its limitations.
He urged Kenyans to refrain from sharing false information on social media, aimed at tarnishing the good name of the police.
