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National Police Service Issues Statement on Four Released Abductees

The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a statement on the four young Kenyans who were abducted in December 2024.

The NPS issued the statement hours after the four resurfaced on Monday, January 6 with scanty information about their tormentors. 

“Following the recent reported cases of suspected abductions of persons in the country, the National Police Service wishes to update the public on four cases reported in December 2024,” read the statement in part.

It went on to state that one of the abductees Bernard Kavuli Musyimi, who reunited with his family on January 6, 2025, will be assisting the police with investigations.

Photo Collage of Bernard Kavuli, Peter Muteti, Rony Kiplagat and Billy Mwangi who were abducted in December and have been released. Photo/ X
Photo Collage of Bernard Kavuli, Peter Muteti, Rony Kiplagat and Billy Mwangi who were abducted in December and have been released. Photo/ X

Police to reach out to families of abductees

“Bernard Kavuli Musyimi who was reported missing at Ngong’ Police Station presented himself at Moi’s Bridge Police Station today and is assisting the investigators with further information,” read another part of the statement.

NPS also stated that it has learned from media reports of the resurfacing of three other abductees and has gone on to state that police officers will reach out to their families for support as well as information for further investigations.


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“Following media reports that Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, Peter Muteti, and Rony Kiplagat who were reported missing in Embu Police Station, Kabete Police Station, and Thogoto Police Post respectively have reunited with their respective families, we wish to assure the public that our officer will reach out to them and their families and give them all the necessary support as we seek further information to assist ongoing investigations,” added the statement.


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Members of the public urged to assist in investigations

The service notified members of the public that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)  is investigating all cases of missing persons in the country with most of the cases currently pending before court and others under active investigations.

It also urged members of the public to assist in investigations as well as information on the whereabouts of the missing persons.


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“We therefore wish to appeal to members of the public to collaborate with us, by providing any information that may aid in investigations or tracing their whereabouts. All information is helpful and can be reported to the nearest police station or our toll-free lines 999, 911, 112 or FichuakwaDCI  0800722203,” said the NPS.

Two abductees still missing

The NPS ended by stating that it remains committed to ensuring that all the matters pertaining abductions are thoroughly investigated to their logical conclusions.

The statement comes as two more young men abducted at around the same time are yet to be found. They include Steve Mbisi as well as cartoonist Kibet Bull.

Kibet Bull is the brother to Rony Kiplagat who was released on January 5, 2025.

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DCI, Women dressed in sacks assemble in Nairobi CBD to protest against abductions
Women dressed in sacks assemble in Nairobi CBD to protest against abductions. PHOTO/ Screengrab.

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Terry Njueini

Terry Njueini is a Digital News Correspondent at The Kenya Times. She is a skilled journalist with expertise in storytelling across digital and print platforms. With a comprehensive background in journalism, she is passionate about creating engaging and impactful stories around health, politics, current affairs, and entertainment. Terry has a sharp eye for narratives that matter, presenting news that not only inform but also engage and empower audiences. She loves to read books and to travel for leisure. She can be reached at terry.njueini@thekenyatimes.com

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