Dela Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Yussuf Hussein Ahmed from Wajir, who was abducted 12 days ago, is yet to be found.
According to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo, the MCA’s whereabouts remain unknown, and none of his family members, friends, and colleagues have been able to make any communication with him since his abduction.
“The heavily armed group of assailants driving in two unmarked Land Cruiser Prados intercepted Mr. Ahmed’s taxi and forcefully removed him from the vehicle before making away with him to an unknown location. His whereabouts remain unknown, and none of his family members, friends, and colleagues have been able to make any communication with him since his abduction.”
Odhiambo reports that the assailants confiscated the taxi driver’s phone and brandished their guns at him.
So far, information of the MCA’s whereabouts remains unknown, with the family suspecting foul play from the government according to LSK.
“Human rights are imperative safeguards of a safe and stable society, and any threats thereto must be counteracted by all means necessary. We invite members of the public to remain vigilant in protecting one another and to bring forward any information on the possible whereabouts of Mr Ahmed.”
The abduction of the MCA adds to the rising number of reported abductions and forced disappearances.
In July, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) confirmed that it had received 10 reports of missing persons.
