The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has invited the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, Justin Muturi, to record a statement regarding the reported abduction of his son.
The summons comes shortly after the CS made bold remarks expressing concern over the growing cases of abductions in the country.
In a statement released on Sunday, January 12, 2025, the DCI addressed Muturi’s concerns, reassuring the public of their commitment to resolving abduction cases.
“Further to the Inspector General’s update on cases of abductions dated January 6, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) takes note of today’s sentiments by the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management of Kenya Hon. Justin Bedan Muturi, who has expressed a sense of despair on the outcome of investigations on abductions,” the DCI said.
The agency assured Kenyans that most abduction cases reported to the police had been successfully investigated and are pending before the courts. They also pledged that ongoing investigations into new cases would be conducted with equal diligence.
The DCI said the matter regarding Muturi’s son is being handled by their Kilimani branch. The authority revealed that only Muturi’s son had volunteered to record a statement and urged the CS, along with any other individuals with relevant information, to come forward and assist in the investigations.
“The alleged case of abduction involving CS Justin Muturi’s son is active before DCI Kilimani. Considering that only the son volunteered to record a statement, we wish to invite CS Muturi and any other person with information on the incident to record a statement with DCI Kilimani,” the statement read.
The DCI further noted that several inquiry files related to abductions are at various stages of investigation, with plans to forward them to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) upon completion.
Muturi to govt
During a press briefing earlier in the day, CS Muturi shared his family’s harrowing experience with abduction, revealing that his son had been abducted while he was serving as Attorney General and a member of the National Security Council.
“My son was abducted and disappeared. I was not sure whether he was alive or dead, making us anxious and leaving me, my wife, and the rest of the family in turmoil. At that time, I was the Attorney General of Kenya and a member of the National Security Council. Despite making several requests, I was unable to trace my son,” Muturi stated.
The CS also raised concerns about the increasing cases of forced disappearances and abductions, some of which are reportedly linked to government agencies.
Muturi revealed that his son was released after more than six months in captivity but has not been charged with any crime. He expressed frustration over the government’s failure to explain the abduction.
“Now, more than six months after the ordeal and his release by unknown forces, he has not been charged with any offence, and the government at all levels has not been able to give me reasons for his abduction,” he said.
He criticized the security sector for failing to address the ongoing abductions.
“The security sector has said that they are not involved in the abductions, but interestingly, they have failed to stop them as they are happening in full public glare. The president has equally said he would like to see the abductions end. Kenyans would like to know; how many of our youths have been taken in since the abductions started. How many have been released, how many are still being held, and where they are being held?”
Muturi also accused the government of breaching its duty to protect citizens, calling the inaction a failure of accountability.
