The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has refuted any connections to the alleged abduction of Gideon Kibet, also known as Kibet Bull.
This statement follows claims made by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who asserted that Kibet was taken after departing from his office on December 24, 2024. Omtatah noted that he observed Subaru vehicles stationed outside his office on that date while he was meeting with Kibet and others regarding his presidential ambitions.
“I am convinced that DCI officers were involved in his abduction. Upon Kibet’s arrival at my office, my security team informed me that they were monitoring a Subaru equipped with surveillance devices intended for intercepting communications. This vehicle was parked directly across the street from my office and departed only after Mr. Kibet left,” Omtatah stated.
He further mentioned that upon discovering the abduction, his team investigated the unidentified vehicle through the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), which revealed that it was registered to an individual named Caroline.
In a prompt response, the DCI asserted that the vehicle in question is not associated with them, labeling the allegations as “not only baseless but also an exaggeration of a delicate matter currently under comprehensive investigation.”
“The Inspector General (IG) has made it clear that all police operations are executed in accordance with the Constitution and established legal protocols. The DCI endorses this position and assures the public that no extrajudicial actions will be permitted within our organization,” the DCI stated.
The investigative agency emphasized its commitment to addressing the increasing incidents of abductions and urged anyone with relevant information to come forward to law enforcement.
As of December 26, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reported seven abduction cases in December 2024, with six individuals still unaccounted for.
The missing individuals include Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Wanyiri Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Naomi (who has been located), Rony Kiplang’at, and Gideon Kibet, also known as Kibet Bull.
