Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has raised concerns over the unexplained 'disappearance' of Kanyenyaini Ward MCA Grace Nduta.
In a brief statement on Thursday, May 28, Kang'ata claimed that the MCA was allegedly taken by unknown persons under unclear circumstances.
He further stated that he visited the police station where Nduta was reportedly held, but found no evidence of her presence there.
“Grace 'City' Nduta, MCA for Kanyenyaini Ward, has been picked up by unknown persons. Unconfirmed reports had suggested she is in Samuru Police Post in Gatanga.
"I have visited the post to no avail. The county will endeavour to trace her, particularly because of her beloved children,” he said.
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However, other reports indicate that Nduta was arrested in connection with the abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, which the police have since claimed was stage-managed.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, May 28, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja asserted that preliminary investigations were pointing to a staged abduction.
According to the police, the MP spent the night at the hotel and was transported to the scene of the crime on Monday morning.
"One suspect, Karanja Gatana, has been arrested. Gatana admitted to dropping the MP at a hotel where he had refreshments and spent the night with two abductors on May 25.
"He admitted that on May 26, while using another vehicle, he picked up the MP from the hotel and took him to the scene where they claimed that he had been dumped. Before the MP exited the motor vehicle, he helped him tear his clothes to fake evidence of torture by the alleged abductors," he said.
Additionally, Kanja added that police had seized two vehicles that were used in the incident, adding that investigations were still ongoing.
He also asserted that action would be taken against the MP if it is established that he took part in the staged abduction.
"If an offence is disclosed in the course of our investigations, then naturally, the law will take its own course," he stated.
