The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has filed a formal report with the Director of Criminal Investigations, asking an investigation into the current wave of abductions.
While condemning some police personnel, organisation president Faith Odhiambo stated that such actions are unconstitutional.
She claimed that the abductions targeted young people who had just taken part in anti-finance bill protests.
“We emphasise our concerns over the draconian, unconstitutional tactics being deployed against Kenyan youth for exercising their democratic rights,” Odhiambo said.
Odhiambo who spoke after leading a team of LSK officials to the DCI headquarters said they were concerned about inaction by the Directorate over it.
They were accompanied by MPs Otiende Amollo (Rarieda), Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West), Amos Mwago (Starehe), Catherine Omanyo (Busia), Wanami Wamboka (Bumula), and nominated senator Catherine Mumma.
During their meeting with DCI deputy director John Onyango, the Odhiambo said they presented a list of those abducted and yet to be released.
The list, Odhiambo said, is based on information submitted to the body.
She also used the opportunity to urge the public to report any new cases as she vowed to ensure the matter is fully addressed.
“We intend to follow up on all outstanding cases and we urge public to raise alarm and bring to our attention any new cases of abductions that may arise,” she stated.
Early this week, the High Court issued an order directing the DPP, AG, DCI and NIS to immediately and unconditionally release all social media users allegedly abducted after expressing their dissatisfaction with the unpopular Finance Bill, 2024
Justice Chacha Mwita at the same time restrained the state from abducting vocal social media and political activist Gabriel Oguda and 12 others once released.
