By Michelle Ndaga
A family in Bula Mzuri village, Garissa County, is demanding the immediate release of their relative, Mohammed Ahmed Nur, who was allegedly abducted by men believed to be National Police Reservists (NPR) on Friday morning.
According to witnesses, the armed men stormed the homestead after scaling a barbed-wire fence before seizing Nur and driving off in a Toyota Land Cruiser. Since then, his whereabouts remain unknown, leaving relatives in anguish.
“He had not been in Garissa for long. He came while unwell and looking for peace. Then government agents took him, and to date, we don’t know where he is or what wrong he has done,” said Sadik Aden, a family member.
Neighbors have also joined the call for transparency, urging authorities to either produce Nur in court or release him unconditionally. “They say there’s no abduction. Then bring our kin. If he has committed a crime, take him to court,” said local resident Feisal Ismail.
The incident has sparked outrage among human rights defenders, who warn of a growing pattern of enforced disappearances in Garissa and across northeastern Kenya.
Several families have previously reported similar cases where relatives vanished after being taken by individuals alleged to be security officers, often without charges or court appearances.
Security agencies have in the past denied involvement in such abductions, but leaders and elders in the region have repeatedly called for accountability and due process.
The family has appealed directly to the government to intervene, insisting that their kin’s continued disappearance is a violation of his rights and undermines public trust in law enforcement.
This latest case adds to the mounting pressure on authorities to address the rising wave of alleged abductions and ensure transparency in security operations across the region.
