Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhimabo has expressed that there could be a lapse in communication within the National Police Service following the identification of Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau's bodies - men who went missing in Mlolongo in December 2024.
Speaking on Thursday, January 30, after the identification of the bodies, the lawyer wondered why the police did not detail to the court that they were undertaking a fingerprint exercise to identify the bodies.
According to LSK, police had information about the discovery of the Mutumwa's body before the appearance of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Mohamed Amin in court earlier in the day.
“The Inspector General of Police and DCI director came to court and said they have no idea yet fingerprints were taken and the body identified.
"It either means that they are not talking to each other or they do not have control over different agencies under the National Police Service, or they are lying to Kenyans,” she stated.
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On the other hand, the LSK president demanded for the police to clearly explain the progress of the investigations of people who were abducted recently.
"The ball is still in your court, the responsibility is with the National Police Service. We are asking you to tell us what is going on in this country,” the LSK boss expressed.
Following the discovery of the bodies, leaders have also called on the government to take responsibility for the deaths given their prime responsibility in protecting Kenyans.
"The Kenya Kwanza Government must be held responsible for all the abductions and killings! It's the cardinal duty of any Government to ensure the protection of life and property of all Citizens," Eugene Wamalwa stated.
Meanwhile, Karani Muema's whereabouts remain unknown.
