Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has condemned the recent series of abductions, torture and killings across the country, saying it is time they came to an end.
Raila stated that it is not in his nature to let evil prevail, calling for an end to the abductions.
He spoke on Monday during ODM prayers for his victory at the Bomas of Kenya.
“Haya mambo ya kuteka watu nyara, kushika vijana, kwenda kuwazuilia, na kuwaua iishe katika taifa letu,” he said.
This is loosely translated to, “This issue of kidnapping people, abducting youths, locking them up and killing them should end in our nation.”
Noting that the police denied any involvement in the spate of abductions and murders, he wondered who was behind the same.
In January, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen firmly denied police involvement in the criminal activities.
Murkomen asserted that there was no policy in government on abduction or enforced disappearances.
The CS stated that anyone arrested by the police ought to be taken to court within 24 hours.
"The National Police Service has confirmed to us that it has not arrested anyone and failed to take them to court as required by the law," he said.
Murkomen moved to reassure the public that NPS does not work under the whims of any political leader regardless of their status.
"As a government, we are in agreement that NPS under the command of Inspector General is independent and so we are not going to interfere with their work," the CS said.
In December 2024, six months after the first cases of youth abduction, President William Ruto assured Kenyans that the government would put a stop to the cases and ensure it's completely eradicated.
He said the government is committed to ensuring that every Kenyan, particularly the youth, is safe and guaranteed of their security.
He, however, appealed to them to be disciplined and respectful.
