By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
The Judiciary of Kenya has joined other institutions to condemn the ongoing abductions within the Country and called security agencies to adhere to the rule of law.
Taking to social media the Judiciary said that it has taken note of recent reports of resurfaced abductions.
According to the Judiciary, abductions are against the constitution of Kenya and can threaten the constitutional rights of the Kenyan people.
“Kenya is a constitutional democracy, where the rule of law stands as a foundational value and guiding principle of our governance. Abductions have no place in law and indeed are a direct threat to the rights of citizens,” the Judiciary said.
“In light of these reports, we strongly urge security agencies and all connected entities to adhere to the law to safeguard fundamental rights and freedoms,” the Judiciary added.
This came after Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) made a public statement against the abductions happening in the Country and called for urgent action.
Independent Policing Oversight Authority said that in line with provisions of section 6(a) of the IPOA Act, which obligates the Authority to investigate any complaints related to disciplinary of criminal offences committed by any member of the service, Rapid Response Teams were dispatched to the areas of incidents with instructions to obtain all information that may be relevant in unveiling the circumstances surrounding the abductions and whether there was police involvement as generally alleged.
It further emphasized that where fault is found, the Authority shall make recommendations for prosecution, internal disciplinary action or any appropriate relief, and shall make public the responses received to these recommendations.
IPOA also called upon the Inspector General of Police to take urgent measures to immediately stop the growing and worrying trend of abductions in the country.