Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has pledged to honor court summons over the disappearance of three men, dubbed the ‘Mlolongo Three.’
Justus Mutumwa, Martin Mwau, and Karani Muema—were reportedly abducted in December alongside Stephen Mbisi Kavingu in Mlolongo, Machakos County. Their whereabouts remain unknown, with police denying involvement.
Speaking in Diani, Kwale County, Kanja confirmed he would appear in court after previously ignoring three summons.
“Hakuna shida yoyote na wakati huo wa kufika kortini, mimi nitafika binafsi na tutakuwa na nyinyi pale na nitasema hiyo maneno vile nimesema hapa,” Kanja told journalists without explaining when he plans to honour the summons.
He also assured that the National Police Service is investigating abduction cases and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
“Investigations ziko at advanced levels in all reported cases of missing persons. Mimi mwenyewe nimepeana maagizo ya kwamba those investigations nataka zifanywe na zifanywe vizuri na ziweze kumalizika,” he said.
“Jambazi yeyote ambaye anahusika na hiyo mambo akamatwe na apelekwe kortini, ashugulikiwe kwa mujibu wa sheria. Hapo ndio sisi tuko na wakati tutafika wale tutakuwa tumeshika tutawajulisha.”
He also noted that the NPS is working on digitizing its services including the rolling out of a digital occurrence book (OB) to enable Kenyans to report cases using their smartphones.