Karua Accuses Ruto Of Leading Abduction Squad 'Outside The Police'

Karua also called out President Ruto for purportedly targeting young people who express dissent online, particularly through satire. 

Marvin Chege Marvin Chege
Dec 24, 2024 - 15:56 Updated: Dec 24, 2024 - 15:59
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Karua Accuses Ruto Of Leading Abduction Squad 'Outside The Police'
Martha Karua speaking during a past event. /FILE

Narc Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua on Monday, December 23 accused President William Ruto of spearheading the abductions that have rocked the country in the past six months. This is in the wake of the alleged abductions of Billy Mwangi and Peter Muteti who published controversial posts on X of the Head of State.

Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Karua sensationally claimed that Ruto is running a covert "killer gang" made up of foreigners and select Kenyans drawn from the military and operating outside the boundaries of the National Police Service (NPS).

Karua added that only the Head of State could lead such an operation, and while pointing fingers directly at him, she claimed that it was only Ruto who knew the real identities of the abductors.

President William Ruto speaking during the signing of performance contracts at State House on November 19, 2024. /PCS

"I believe that William Ruto is behind the abductions because you cannot mention the state and fail to mention who is at the helm," Karua stated, adding "The squad operates outside the police force. Their command is independent, and only Ruto can tell us who these people are. No wonder they don't introduce themselves when abducting citizens."

According to her, the abduction squad is made up of both Kenyans and foreigners, including people from Uganda and Burundi, many of whom have military experience.

She cited an example of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who she claimed was arrested in Kenya by Ugandan military operatives who worked in collaboration with Kenyan authorities. 

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