The National Police Service (NPS) has officially asked blogger Ndiangu’i Kinyagia to present himself at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters to record a statement, following his recent disappearance and reappearance.
Kinyagia had been reported missing by his family on June 21, prompting a lawsuit against the State and the DCI over what was alleged to be an abduction. However, the narrative took a turn when Kinyagia resurfaced and appeared in court on Thursday, July 4. His family lawyer, Kibe Mungai, told the court that Kinyagia contacted his family on Tuesday evening, assuring them that he was alive and safe.
In a statement released shortly after his reappearance, the police confirmed that while Kinyagia remains a person of interest, he was never in police custody as previously claimed in both mainstream and social media.
“The National Police Service maintains that it did not hold Mr. Kinyagia at any point,” the statement read. “Nonetheless, we urge him to present himself to the DCI Headquarters and cooperate with the ongoing investigations.”
The NPS also expressed concern over what it called a growing trend of staged abductions, accusing certain individuals of faking disappearances to spark public outrage and generate misleading narratives. According to the Service, such actions are criminal offences that not only mislead the public but also tarnish the reputation of law enforcement and hinder the administration of justice.
“These criminal acts undermine the integrity of our operations, create public anxiety, and damage the image of the police service,” the NPS warned.
The Service further reiterated its commitment to constitutional values, stressing that it remains independent, impartial, and politically neutral in its mission to uphold law and order across the country.
The unfolding situation now places the spotlight back on Kinyagia, as the public awaits whether he will comply with the directive to record a statement with the DCI.
