Published on January 12, 2025 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has accused the state of having a hand on the ongoing abductions.
Speaking on Sunday at Serena hotel, Muturi said the manner in which the abductions are being carried out in broad daylight confirms it has all the blessings of the state.
“I’m fully aware of the doctrine of collective responsibility, but since I’m also a victim of the abductions and serving in this government I have not gotten any answers, I have taken this unusual step so that the matter can debated honesty and openly as country with a view to finding a lasting solution.”
“It is not possible for me to keep quiet because I’m a member of the Cabinet,” he said.
Muturi said that it was appalling that the security sector has denied involvement in the abductions, but interestingly failed to stop them as they are happening in full public glare.
The CS said his son was abducted and disappeared, leaving his family anxious over whether he was still alive or dead.
“It must be remembered that I was the Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya at the time, yet I was unable to trace my son despite making several requests and demands to all levels of the security apparatus.
“It is not possible for me to keep quiet because I’m a member of the Cabinet,” he said.
Muturi said that it was applaing that the security sector has denied involvement in the abductions, but interestingly failed to stop them as they are happening in full public glare.
The former AG said that six months after his son was released by unknown forces, no one has been charged with any offense and nobody has explained why he was abducted and held incommunicado.
Muturi said that’s why on Friday, January 3, he took issue with the statement by the Inpector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, that he did not know where the abductees are.
“The government cannot be excused for abdicating its duty of protecting the lives and property of the people of Kenya. I note that after my statement, several young people were released, but from the reports we see many are still being held,” he added.
He said the government cannot presume innocence on the matter that he insists risks plunging the country into anarchy.
