The government through the State Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the four Turkish nationals abducted on Friday were repatriated.
Through a statement by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei, the government confirmed that the exercise was conducted in response to a request by the Turkish government.
“Kenya acceded to this request on the strength of the robust historical and strategic relations anchored on bilateral instruments between our respective countries.
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The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has received assurances from the Turkish authorities that the four will be treated with dignity in keeping with national and international law.” he said
The PS continued by a re-affirming the governments commitment on protection of refugees in the country.
“The rights, welfare and well-being of the more than 780,000 refugees residing in the country will remain the government’s singular priority.” he said
The news follows increased cases of abductions in the country allegedly being conducted by a special security unit in the country in what could have been caused by their political stand.
