Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has exposed shocking details about how his son, Leslie Muturi, was allegedly taken by National Intelligence Service (NIS) officers and later freed following orders from President William Ruto.
In a police report recorded on Tuesday, Muturi recounted how his son was kidnapped on June 22, 2024, by armed men along Dennis Pritt Road.
Leslie had been at Alfajiri Lounge with Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje and Marangu Imanyara before they planned to attend a birthday party in Lavington.
On the way, Leslie was forced into a vehicle by armed attackers who then drove away.
Muturi said he contacted then Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, who promised to address the situation.
He also tried to call the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin and NIS Director General Noordin Haji, but none of his calls were answered.
Muturi later called the IG again, who assured him that all routes had been alerted, suggesting it might have been a robbery, though Muturi believed it was a planned operation involving the police.
He revealed that police from Kilimani asked Citizen TV for CCTV footage showing Leslie and his group leaving Alfajiri Lounge.
Muturi also sent a message to President William Ruto explaining the abduction, but the message remained unread.
Eventually, Muturi received a call from an NIS officer who confirmed that Leslie was being held by their people.
Despite this, his repeated attempts to contact Haji were unsuccessful, as his calls and texts went unanswered.
Muturi then called then Interior CS Prof. Kithure Kindiki, explaining the entire ordeal. Kindiki expressed shock and promised to contact Haji.
Fifteen minutes later, Kindiki called back, stating that the NIS Director General denied holding Leslie.
Muturi insisted that the information from the NIS officer was true, but Kindiki stood by the Director General’s denial.
Muturi decided to visit State House to personally inform the President and push for action.
During their meeting, Ruto made light of the situation, asking why anyone would target a young person over protests.
He mentioned that other officials’ children had been involved in similar issues.
After hearing Muturi’s account, Ruto called Haji, who admitted that NIS was holding Leslie.
Following the President’s orders, Haji agreed to release him within an hour.
Muturi confirmed that Leslie was eventually released and returned home, but the incident raised serious questions about Haji’s conduct and the actions of the NIS under his leadership.
