The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has confirmed that Hon. Alfred Keter was arrested by the National Police Service (NPS).
Through a statement, DCI noted that the former Nandi MP was arrested over Conspiracy to Traffic Firearms and Incitement to Violence.
“Contrary to the misinformation circulating on social media on alleged abduction of Hon Alfred Keter by unknown men, this is to confirm that Hon Keter was arrested earlier today by NPS Officers for Conspiracy to Traffic Firearms and Incitement to Violence.
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He was booked at Kamukunji Police Station and later released pending Forensic Analysis of exhibits. Thereafter the file will be forwarded to the ODPP for direction.
Police are urging members of the public to refrain from acts of violence, hate speech and malice for sustained peace and security in our beloved country.” said DCI
The statement follows shortly after his alleged abduction was shared on social media linking it with the ongoing alleged abduction targeting those opposed to the government.
