The President of the Law Society of Kenya, Faith Odhiambo, has condemned the brutal abduction and torture of a Mombasa-based blogger, saying it highlights the failures of leadership in the country.
In a statement, Odhiambo said that the bloggers’ ordeal was a sign of a deeper crisis in Kenyan governance, one that was characterized by a disregard for human rights, humanity, and conscience. She termed the impunity exhibited by those in positions of authority “indefensible” and insisted that those responsible for any wrongdoing must face consequences.
LSK has now insisted that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations find and press charges against the individuals who carried out the heinous acts as soon as possible.
“We call on the DCI to immediately bring the individuals behind these heinous acts to book and demand that the ODPP institute charges against such criminal conduct. Kenya is a country governed by the rule of law, and nobody is above it, especially not any state officer that might be involved” she said.
Meanwhile, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said he was hurt by accusations linking him and his family to the abduction and sodomy of the blogger.
The 24-year-old was allegedly abducted on September 12 by a group of about 20 county officers from his home in Bamburi.
He says he was sodomised and forced to apologise for criticising the Mombasa County government.
Mombasa County Executive Committee Member of Lands Mohamed Hussein was arrested in connection with the incident that continues to draw widespread condemnation.
Coast regional Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss Adan Guyo said Mr Hussein, popularly known as Amadoh, was arrested on Sunday. He was however freed after obtaining an anticipatory bail.
He assured that more arrests will be made as investigations continue.
