Allegations are mounting in Kenya, suggesting a resurgence of forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and covert operations by state agents.
Prominent opposition leader Martha Karua has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) after she made public statements on October 27, 2024, about an alleged re-emergence of the notorious Ngoroko Squad, a group historically tied to illegal operations.
Karua’s claims include disturbing accusations linking certain government officials to these secretive activities. She specifically implicated Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, suggesting that abduction squads, reportedly composed of police and army officers, are stationed near the Deputy President’s residence in Karen, Nairobi, and Ole Polos in Kajiado.
These squads, she alleges, are responsible for the illegal detentions, disappearances, and deaths of individuals such as university student leader Denzel Omondi and others.
The DCI’s response highlights the gravity of Karua’s accusations. It has requested her to appear in person on November 1, 2024, to provide evidence and details that might clarify her statements.
This summons underscores the Kenyan government’s concern over stability and public safety amid rising suspicions.
The allegations have sparked intense public interest and calls for accountability, with some advocating a boycott of major corporations for their perceived silence on the issue.
The situation raises pressing questions about Kenya’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and safeguarding human rights, as concerns grow over the legitimacy of these alleged abduction operations.
By Nairobi