Over 80 officers formerly attached to the disbanded Special Service Unit (SSU), a then special formation domiciled under the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have been sent on compulsory leave and placed under close monitoring, The Informer has established.
Further, at least fifteen officers from the defunct elite formation and were allegedly involved in the contested arrest of two Asians and a taxi driver, Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai, Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan and their driver Nicodemus Mwania near the Ole Sereni area in July this year are being questioned.
The team is suspected of being involved in extrajudicial killings.
The elite formations world over operate covertly and tasked to deal with sophisticated contemporary crimes that threaten the security and safety of the public and the country.
“They were recalled at Mazingira House, DCI headquarters and sent on 30 days’ compulsory leave.” Our source revealed.
The grilling began last Saturday and the final group is expected to record their statements today.
Acting Inspector General of Police Noor Gabow ordered the disbandment of the unit following President William Ruto’s directive noting that the unit had been involved in extrajudicial killings and cases of enforced disappearance.
So far, the fate and whereabouts of the trio remain a mystery.
Today, DCI boss Amin Mohammed Ibrahim has taken the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance administered by Chief Justice Martha Koome at Supreme Court and committed to serve all Kenyans fairly.
“This is a new chapter for the DCI and I want to promise the president and the people of Kenya that I will not let you down. I am ready for the task and ready to lead the DCI to deal with the challenges of our time,” he said.
Amin also stated that he will work to lead the criminal justice branch in order to reduce crime in the country, such as graft and money laundering.
He promised to work with other security agencies to achieve his goals within the confines of their mandates.
“We shall try as much as possible to work in collaboration with other security agencies such as the EAC, KPS, APS and other actors of the criminal justice system including the ODPP, Judiciary amongst others for purposes of serving Kenyans without prejudice,” he said.
“We shall tackle the temporary challenges facing the country including terrorism, narcotics, human trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, corruption to the extent that our mandate allows.” Amin said.
For transparency and accountability to the public, Amin issued out his personal telephone contacts to allow the public to reach him with ease.
“For purposes of record I’d like to declare my number which is 0722415419 so that any member of the public can easily reach out to me.” He added.