Widespread concern has gripped social media platforms following the unexplained disappearance of Busia Senator Okiya Omtata. Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has alleged that the senator was taken by police officers during the Monday demonstratios, but his current location remains unknown, raising serious questions about his safety.
The troubling news came to light through Njiru, who disclosed that he, along with political leader Martha Karua, visited Gigiri Police Station in search of Omtata. Despite their efforts, they were unable to locate him, and police records showed that he had not been officially booked. This revelation has heightened fears about his welfare and the circumstances of his disappearance.
“Fellow Kenyans, Sen. Omtata is MISSING… He was picked up by the POLICE,” Njiru stated in an urgent message to the public. The disappearance of the outspoken senator has triggered anxiety within different social media spaces, as calls for immediate action to locate him intensify.The lack of information and transparency regarding Omtata’s whereabouts has led to growing frustration and calls for accountability. “We have been at Gigiri police station in search of Senator Omtata. Sen. Omtata has not been booked at that police station, and his whereabouts are not known,” Ndegwa Njiru stated.
Omtata, known for his fearless advocacy and vocal criticism of government actions, has often challenged the status quo in defense of public interest. His sudden disappearance has fueled speculation about potential political motivations and the chilling effect this may have on dissenting voices in the country.
As concerns grow, pressure is mounting on Kenyan authorities to provide answers and ensure Omtata’s safe return. His disappearance underscores broader concerns about the safety of government critics and activists in the country.
The disappearance of Senator Okiya Omtata has sent shockwaves across social media platforms, raising critical questions about the state of justice and accountability.
By Kenyans