The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called on the resignation of police IG Douglas Kanji over recent abductions if he cannot rise to the occassion.
Through a statement, LSK noted that him denying involvement of the police in the abduction was a failure of duty after he had been tasked with safety and security of all citizens.
“This is a grave abdication of duty that cannot be countenanced in a constitutional democracy. The office of the Inspector-General is entrusted with the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.
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If the holder of this office is incapable of fulfilling that mandate, it would be in the best interest of the nation for him to either rise to the occasion and discharge his duties effectively or tender his resignation forthwith.” read the statement.
While condemning the incidents, LSK called on the affected families to issue statements that will help in the case.
“This data will enable us to document the circumstances surrounding each case of abduction and disappearance, initiate appropriate legal proceedings where rights violations have occurred [and] facilitate advocacy at both national and international forums to hold perpetrators accountable,” said LSK
The abduction of Steve Kavingo Mbisi, Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Rony Kiplang’at and Gideon Kibet alias Kibet Bull have now brought to 82 the number of Kenyans abducted following the June protests.
