Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has raised concerns over the silence of key government officials regarding the escalating cases of abductions in the country.
In a statement on Sunday, December 29, Ahmednasir questioned why senior figures in President William Ruto’s administration, including Cabinet Secretaries, the Attorney General, and the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), have not addressed the matter publicly.
"Cabinet Secretaries and other officials in President Ruto's Cabinet don't talk? Or are they not allowed to talk about national issues? Or do people wait for salaries and deals? For instance, on this issue of kidnappings and abductions of innocent Kenyans or individuals who at worst commit misdemeanor offenses, the Attorney General, the Director of Public Prosecution, and the National Commission on Human Rights are silent for reasons I don't understand.
"I think Kenyans have a right to hear from the offices of the AG or DPP on the spate of abductions gripping the country," he said.
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Ahmednasir also took a swipe at law enforcement agencies, including the Inspector General of Police, the National Intelligence Service (NIS), and even the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), which he accused of involvement in extrajudicial actions during the previous administration.
While concluding his statement, Ahmednasir expressed frustration with what he termed a "utopian lullaby in dystopian reality," highlighting his skepticism about the likelihood of meaningful action.
Ahmednasir's statement comes amid growing public concern over the surge in kidnapping incidents, which have left many families in fear.
About two days ago, President William Ruto committed to end the alarming rise of abductions across the country.
Speaking in Homa Bay County on December 27, 2024, he called for collective responsibility from both the government and parents to safeguard the well-being of the youth.
“I want to tell parents; these children are a blessing to us. Every parent should take care of their children. As a government, we will do our part and end the abductions so that the young people of Kenya can live in peace and be disciplined,” he said.
