Former DCI officer Abel Kimutai Bitok has filed a formal complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over alleged cyber harassment following claims linking him to recent abductions.
Through his lawyers, HAM K. Lagat Advocates, Mr. Bitok has accused two social media users of defamation and malicious online attacks, exposing him and his family to significant risk.
The controversy arose after remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on December 27, 2024, alleging the existence of a rogue police unit operating independently of the Inspector General.
Gachagua further suggested that the unit was involved in abductions and killings, sparking widespread public outrage and online speculation.
“There is a unit that is not under the command of the IG of Police. There’s a building in Nairobi the 21st floor at the city center, where the unit is operating from, led by a certain Mr. Abel. Abel is a cousin to a very senior official in this government,” Gachagua revealed in a press address on Friday.
“And if this unit is not dismantled we will be giving the name of the building and the full names of that officer and his cousin. Your guess is as good as mine as to who is the commander of that unit,” he added.
Following these statements, a popular social media user, @_oduk (identified as Daniel Onyango), posted Mr. Bitok’s LinkedIn profile, captioning it: “So Abel is the guy coordinating abductions. Time to dig deeper about him. Including his wife and children.”
The post garnered over 217,000 views. Another user, @DanChepta, referred to Mr. Bitok as “The senior abductor,” sharing his photo in a post that reached 197,000 views.
In his complaint, Mr. Bitok denies any involvement in the alleged abductions, citing that he resigned from the National Police Service in September 2022. He argues that the posts are false and malicious, violating Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.
His lawyers claim that these allegations have subjected him to public anger and potential harm. They have formally requested the DCI to investigate the two users for defamation and cyber harassment.
