Prominent Kenyan lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has raised concern over alleged rising cases of abductions in the country following reports that an Eastleigh based businessman, Mohamed Ismail, was reportedly taken from his residence in Kariokor by unknown individuals.
In a strongly worded social media post Ahmednasir criticized what he described as a worrying trend of enforced disappearances, calling on authorities to address the matter urgently.
The lawyer referenced earlier campaign pledges made by President William Ruto, who had assured Kenyans that abductions allegedly linked to security agencies would end under his administration.
According to Ahmednasir, the reported incident involving Mohamed Ismail marks the second alleged abduction case within a month.
He further claimed that another victim had earlier been found abandoned in Somalia under unclear circumstances.
These claims, however, have not yet been officially confirmed by government agencies at the time of reporting.
In his statement, the senior counsel argued that cases of abductions and extrajudicial actions should be treated with seriousness at the highest level of government, emphasizing that responsibility ultimately rests within the national security command structure.
He suggested that such incidents cannot be dismissed as isolated actions by rogue officers if patterns continue to emerge.
The remarks also referenced concerns about the conduct of state security organs such as the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the National Intelligence Service (NIS), which he urged to uphold constitutional safeguards and the rule of law.
The alleged abduction has sparked discussion online, with sections of the public calling for transparency and swift investigations.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement regarding the reported disappearance of the businessman from Eastleigh.
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