The National Police Service (NPS) has directed activist and blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia to report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters, just hours after he reappeared in public.
In an official statement released on Thursday evening, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga asked Kinyagia to show up and give his side of the story by recording a statement. He confirmed that Kinyagia is now considered a person of interest in an ongoing police investigation.
Nyaga also repeated the earlier position taken by the police, stating clearly that Kinyagia had not been arrested, nor was he in police custody during the time he was missing for nearly two weeks.
The police expressed serious concern about what they described as a worrying new pattern where people stage their own disappearances to stir public anger.
According to Nyaga, faking an abduction not only misleads the public but also damages the reputation and credibility of the police service, while distracting from real cases of concern.
“Kinyagia had earlier been reported as missing, and various stories on social media and in mainstream news had accused the Police Service of abducting him.
However, he is now required to present himself at DCI Headquarters and record a formal statement,” read part of the official police statement.
“The Service maintains its earlier stance that Ndiangui Kinyagia was not held in police custody at any point. We strongly condemn the growing habit where individuals pretend to be kidnapped or provide false information to police in order to shape a false public narrative,” it added.
Nyaga further cautioned Kenyans against faking their own abductions. He stressed that such actions are illegal and can lead to serious legal consequences. He urged the public to act responsibly and avoid actions that waste police resources and cause unnecessary panic.
The police emphasized that they remain fully committed to upholding the Constitution. They said they would continue operating independently and fairly, without being influenced by outside pressure.
These developments came shortly after Kinyagia, an IT specialist and outspoken online activist, resurfaced after being out of sight for 13 days. He made an appearance in court on Thursday morning, putting an end to days of speculation and concern over his whereabouts.
Kinyagia had last been seen at his home in Kinoo, Kiambu County, on June 22. According to unverified witness accounts, unknown individuals reportedly forcefully took him from his residence. The incident sparked a wave of public anger and anxiety.
His disappearance led to pressure from civil rights groups, including the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), which joined other human rights organizations in filing legal petitions, demanding that the government produce him in court and explain his disappearance.
However, the mystery surrounding his whereabouts was somewhat cleared when his family lawyer confirmed on Thursday that Kinyagia was alive and unharmed.
The lawyer revealed that the activist had gone into hiding because he feared being arrested. This revelation added a new twist to the story and prompted the police to summon him for questioning.
Now that he has resurfaced, the focus shifts to the investigations and what new details might come out as Kinyagia prepares to speak to the DCI.
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