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I hosted Kibet before he went missing – Okiya Omtatah

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has provided a detailed account regarding the mysterious disappearance of social media influencer Kibet Bull on Christmas Eve.

According to Omtatah, Kibet visited his office in Nairobi between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day, intending to introduce himself and discuss the possibility of joining Omtatah’s team ahead of his planned departure for further studies at Tel Aviv University on December 27.

During their meeting, Omtatah stated that Kibet, who had traveled from Nakuru, expressed strong support for the senator’s work but did not voice any concerns about his safety. Following their discussion, Omtatah’s driver, along with his colleague Wyclife Nyakina, took Kibet to the Kencom House bus station. He informed Omtatah that he would be staying with his brother in Kikuyu until his flight.

Nyakina later reported that they parted ways near the National Archives Building around 5 p.m., where Kibet was to board a matatu to Kikuyu. It was only later that Omtatah learned of Kibet’s abduction, prompting him to file a missing person report at the Upper Hill Police Station. Omtatah expressed concerns that Kibet was being tracked during his visit, having noticed a suspicious white Subaru Forester parked across the road from his office.

In response to the ongoing spate of abductions, the National Police Service has denied any involvement. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja issued a statement on Thursday asserting, “There is no police station in the country currently holding any of the persons reported to have been abducted.” He emphasized that the National Police Service is not involved in any abductions and called on the public to refrain from spreading false information that could tarnish the police’s reputation.

Senator Omtatah has demanded explanations from Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, urging for the immediate release of Kibet and the disclosure of details regarding other similar abductions. Among others reported missing are Bill Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Bernard Kavuli.

In a concerning account, it has emerged that Muteti was allegedly abducted by four men in Uthiru, while Mwangi was forcibly taken from a barbershop in Embu by armed masked individuals in a double-cabin pickup truck.

Kanja urged Kenyans to responsibly exercise their freedom of expression, warning against the dissemination of false information that could mislead the public and impact the reputation of the police. He emphasized the need for a collective effort to ensure that enforced disappearances are criminalized and that perpetrators face appropriate punishment.

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