Police Deny Abducting Juja MP George Koimburi, Dumping Him in Coffee Farm: "Duped Officers"
- The National Police Service (NPS) dismisses claims of Juja MP George Koimburi’s abduction and torture in viral video
- Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga says Koimburi deliberately went into hiding to evade arrest over a land fraud case facing him
- The Juja lawmaker allegedly escaped police dragnet on a motorcycle and resurfaced on Monday, May 26, after disappearing for days
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a statement regarding a viral video of the alleged abduction of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi.
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Did police abduct MP George Koimburi?
In a statement on Monday, May 26, police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga dismissed claims that security officers abducted and tortured the lawmaker before dumping him at a coffee plantation in Kiambu
Ngaga stated that the Juja lawmaker had deliberately evaded arrest in connection with an ongoing land fraud investigation.
The police service stated that Koimburi went into hiding after learning that officers planned to arrest him on Friday, May 23, following authorisation from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to press charges.
“The MP, having been fully aware of police intentions to arrest him, evaded a dragnet and duped officers by escaping on a motorcycle with his private security and switched off his mobile phone,” Nyaga said.
According to NPS, the Juja MP, who remained out of reach over the weekend, resurfaced on Monday amid the abduction allegations.
Now, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is investigating the amateur video to ascertain the truth behind the alleged abduction.
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Police say officers from Juja visited the location shown in the video, and the scene has been 'properly documented' to help with the investigation.
"The MP resurfaced today amid claims of abduction. Police from Juja visited the alleged scene and documented it. A special team from DCI headquarters is investigating the amateur video and all circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction," Nyaga said.
NPS is urging any person with information about the video of Koimburi being found in the coffee plantation to come forward and assist the police in the ongoing investigations.
“The National Police Service urges anyone with information regarding the incident shown in the video to come forward and assist with the investigation,” the police spokesperson stated.
Was MP George Koimburi tortured?
In related news, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and several leaders from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) visited Koimburi at Karen Hospital.
Speaking to the press, Gachagua said doctors had confirmed that the Juja lawmaker suffered soft tissue injuries caused by professional torture.
The former deputy president also alleged that Koimburi was injected with a lethal chemical substance, which has affected his ability to speak.
Gachagua explained that Koimburi communicated the details in writing, as he is currently unable to speak.
The DCP leader added that blood and urine samples from Koimburi have been sent to private laboratories for further analysis to determine the substance involved.
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