DCI Invites Justin Muturi To Record Statement Over Son's Abduction
The DCI was responding to Muturi's sentiments where he expressed a sense of despair on the outcome of investigations on abductions.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Sunday, January 12 invited Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi to record a statement following allegations he earlier made over the increased abductions in the country.
The DCI was responding to Muturi's sentiments where he expressed a sense of despair on the outcome of investigations on abductions. Earlier, the former Attorney General lashed out at the government headed by William Ruto, demanding accountability over the abduction of his son in June amidst the anti-government protests.
Muturi noted that the silence from the government has eroded public confidence in the security organs and those involved should be held to book.
He therefore demanded that the national security organs should reveal details on how many youths have been taken in by the abductees, how many have been released, and how many are missing.
Photo of Public Service CS Justin Muturi. /FILE
DCI's Director of Liaison and Corporate Communications John K. Marete revealed in a statement to the public that most of the abduction cases that were reported to the Police "have been successfully investigated and are now pending before court, and investigations into the current cases will be no exception."
In the case of Muturi's son who was abducted during the anti-government protests that took place across the country from June-August 2024, the investigative agency said the case was before it.
"The alleged case of abduction involving CS Justin Muturi's son is active before DCI Kilimani. Considering that only the son volunteered to record a statement, we wish to invite CS Muturi and any other person with information on the incident to record a statement with DCI Kilimani," Marete appealed to Muturi.
The DCI further stated that it has so far opened several Inquiry Files that are at various stages of investigation, and the same will soon be forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) upon conclusion of investigations.
"We continue to appeal for support from the members of the public, who may be having any information that can assist in the investigations, to share the same with us in confidence," added the statement.
"The DCI reaffirms its steadfast commitment to ensuring that all abduction cases are thoroughly investigated and the culprits brought to book."
Leslie Muturi was allegedly abducted by police officers alongside those from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on June 23, 2024. His car was intercepted by suspected police officers around Lavington and Kilimani. Embakasi West Member of Parliament Mark Mwenje requested the help of Gen Z in locating Leslie, adding that he had been unable to trace where he was taken.
Muturi, who earlier spoke during a press briefing at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, stated that he felt he needed to repeat his sentiments during a funeral service in Embu last week after his previous calls to security organs were ignored.
The CS revealed that despite being a senior member of the National Security Council when he served as the Attorney General, his son was abducted and no answers were provided. Muturi noted that he still reels from the emotional turmoil his family was subjected to after the disappearance of his son in June 2024.
"My son was abducted and disappeared. I was not sure whether he was alive or dead. Despite making several requests, I was unable to trace him," he remarked, adding "Now, more than six months after the ordeal and his release by unknown individuals, he has not been charged with any offense."
The CS slammed the security sector for claiming that they were not involved in the abductions but "interestingly, they have failed to prevent these incidents happening publicly in broad daylight".
