Billy Mwangi, also known as Psycho Sins, has been found alive after going missing for over 15 days.
The 24-year-old was abducted on December 21, 2024, and returned to his family in Majengo estate, Embu town, on the morning of January 6, 2025.
Mwangi’s safe return comes alongside the discovery of 22-year-old Peter Muteti, who was also reported missing. Both young men were located by good Samaritans, who subsequently handed them over to their families. Mwangi arrived at his father’s home, where he was warmly embraced by his mother and other relatives, bringing relief after a prolonged and distressing search.
The circumstances surrounding their abductions remain unclear, with their captors yet to be identified. Reports indicate that Muteti was taken from the Uthiru area of Nairobi by four armed men, who forcibly bundled him into a Toyota Prado. His family speculated that the abduction might have been linked to his controversial social media posts.
Similarly, witnesses reported that Mwangi was forcibly removed from a barber shop where he was getting a haircut. His disappearance triggered protests in Embu, with residents demanding his immediate release. Despite the public outcry, authorities, including the National Police Service, distanced themselves from any involvement in the abductions.
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, publicly stated, “For the avoidance of doubt, the National Police Service is not involved in any abductions, and there is no police station in the country holding reported abductees.” This statement came amid calls from opposition politicians for government action.
The timing of Mwangi and Muteti’s release coincides with planned anti-abduction protests scheduled for January 6, as Kenyans sought to compel the government to address the alarming trend of abductions.
As the families process their relief and plan for hospital checkups, the community remains on alert, advocating for justice and accountability in light of these troubling events.
