Activist Bob Njagi has come out with serious allegations against state security forces, claiming that they abducted and detained him for 32 days.
He has pointed to specific evidence, including a handcuff number—11DC1892 suggesting that only law enforcement officers have access to such restraints.
His claims have sparked controversy, raising concerns about the role of police in forced disappearances.
During an interview on K24, Njagi detailed his abduction and the ordeal he endured while in captivity. He described being handcuffed and moved to different undisclosed locations, where he was held in harsh conditions.
He firmly believes that his captors were state operatives, given the type of handcuffs used and the way he was handled throughout his detention.
Despite his serious claims, no government agency, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), has approached him for a statement or initiated any investigations into the matter.
This lack of response from authorities raises further suspicion and casts doubt on the state’s willingness to address enforced disappearances.
Njagi’s case bears similarities to other abductions in the country, including the well-known case of the Mlolongo Three.
In that incident, three individuals were kidnapped under mysterious circumstances and later released. Njagi believes that the patterns of these kidnappings indicate a systematic operation linked to police or state security forces.
His abduction was not an isolated case—on the same day, two other men, Aslam and Jamil Longton, were also kidnapped in Kitengela.
Their release happened at the same time as his, further fueling speculation that these incidents are connected to state security agencies.
Before his abduction, Njagi had been at Kamukunji Police Station, where he was supporting businessman Jimi Wanjigi’s family after Wanjigi’s arrest.
Shortly after leaving the station, he was forcefully taken by masked individuals who blindfolded him and transferred him to multiple locations.
He recounted how his captors assaulted him and kept him under tight security, with his handcuffs later adjusted for comfort another indication that trained officers were involved in his detention.
Njagi believes that his activism and participation in anti-government protests made him a target for abduction.
He has spoken out about the emotional and physical toll the experience took on him, stating that his detention was meant to intimidate him and silence dissent.
However, he remains determined to push for justice and accountability.His case adds to the growing list of abductions and alleged extrajudicial actions involving law enforcement in Kenya.
Human rights activists and civil society groups continue to demand answers, calling for transparency and accountability from the authorities.
The government’s silence on Njagi’s case and other similar incidents only deepens fears about the increasing use of abductions as a tool to suppress activism.
With more voices speaking out, pressure is mounting for the state to take responsibility and address these serious human rights violations.
