In a twist that has left many Kenyans surprised, police officials now believe that Juja MP George Koimburi faked his abduction. According to a joint statement from the National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the whole incident was staged for political reasons.
The head of the DCI, Amin Mohamed, and Inspector General Douglas Kanja revealed these findings after interrogating three new suspects linked to the case. They said the story had too many gaps and did not add up. The MP, who is known to be close to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is now under the spotlight for allegedly trying to stir political emotions by pretending he had been kidnapped.
Speaking from the DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road, DCI boss Amin Mohamed said investigators followed MP Koimburi’s movements and discovered that he had not been abducted at all. Instead, he had spent the night comfortably in a hotel room. Police have confirmed the name of the hotel and the exact room he stayed in.
To make matters even more suspicious, investigators were not allowed to question the MP while he was in the hospital, which further raised questions about the truth of his story. The DCI boss made it clear that evidence collected so far pointed towards a well-planned drama involving several people close to the MP.
Police have already questioned three individuals believed to be part of the plan. These are Peter Kiratu, the Juja CDF chairman, businessman Cyrus Kieru Muhia, and Karanja Gatana. Through these interrogations, police identified the Subaru Forester used in the fake abduction.
Muhia, who owns a supermarket in Kahawa West, told police he had lent his car after Kiratu requested it for extra security during a church service. The next day, he was asked to drive the Subaru with two men to a church. Once there, the two men jumped out and staged what looked like a kidnapping. Screams were heard as MP Koimburi was forced into the car.
They then drove toward the Jacaranda Coffee Research area. At some point, the MP instructed them to stop, and he switched cars. Muhia was left with the two men, who warned him not to say anything to the police.
Authorities say they will take appropriate action against the MP once investigations are fully completed.
By Lucky Anyanje