- Mohammed Omar, a fisherman and businessman, was kidnapped from his home in Kiunga by six people covered their faces, believed to be security officers
- The attackers overwhelmed his family, hit his friend and locked his wife in the room before taking him and leaving the relatives worried about where he was
- Human and family rights organizations demand a response, giving the police a seven -day decision to assure Mohammed’s return safe
A family in Lamu County is asking for answers after their loved one, Mohammed Obbo, kidnapped by six men covered their faces believed to be security officers.
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Fisherman and businessman, Obbo was taken from his home in Kiunga while visiting the family following his business activities.
How was Obbo kidnapped?
His family said it had been a week since the incident, and they are still worried about his whereabouts.
Obbo’s brother narrated his terrible kidnapping, revealing that the six men had enough weapons and were in the mission when they invaded his house.
“At eight and a half at night, people came with their faces and carrying a gun. They forced the door to open, they came in, and hit his friend in the face of a gun, and locked his wife in the room, and took Mohammed,” Said Ali Omar, his brother Mohammed.
The family reported that they had visited a number of security offices, including the Kizingini Police Station, where they submitted the report, but there was no information about Mohammed.
Obbo’s sister cried for the government to release her if she had committed an offense, mentioning that Kenya had law.
“He hasn’t done anything wrong to anyone. He suffers, and we don’t know what he is going through. We call on the government that if he has committed a crime, the law exists,” Halima Omar said.
Is the city of Kida safe?
Kiunga, the border city, has continued to strengthen security due to the past terrorist -related events.
Locals said they needed a formal permit to enter the countryside or into the sea after reporting to the safety unit.
Ali explained that the area is implementing strong movements of the movement after noon, making Obbo’s kidnapping environment, according to his family.
“In Kiunga, no one can go to the countryside without a letter from the chief. No one can go to sea without reporting to the naval safety unit. Ali Omar said.
Mohammed, the captain of the Lamu area, was Kiunga to buy fish and visit families in the Ndau area.
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Who is suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of Mohammed Obbo?
Family groups and justice believe that law enforcement must take responsibility for the search for him.
“We believe those who have taken him can be police officers. Even if not, it is still the police responsibility to investigate and determine who took Mohammed Omar,” Said Mathias Shiper from Justice Africa.
The Human Rights Organization for Justice Africa, called on the Inspector General of Police to define the abduction environment and confirm if the officers were involved.
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Yusuf Abubakar, CEO of the agency, issued a seven -day restoration of Mohammed’s safe return.
“The first person we look forward to is the IG of the police, and we tell him that within seven days we want to see Mohammed sent back to his family safely. Said Abubakar.
The family held a meeting with the media in Lamu and the Rights Agency in Africa, calling on the government and security agencies to provide information about Mohammed and take legal action if errors were detected.
How Kiambu spies rescued a man kidnapped
Elsewhere, Kiambu’s investigators rescued a man who had been banned by a gang demanding compensation of KSh 500,000.
The victim’s boyfriend informed the authorities after an unknown voice responded to his phone, threatening to harm him unless the money was paid.
Investigators followed the phone to Ithanga, where they found the victim injured and bleeding.
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