Police chief Douglas Kanja says detectives seeking to record Koimburi’s statement over abduction saga
Kanja says five people have already recorded statement, adding MP's family objected to their attempts to reach him at the Karen Hospital
Police have recorded statements from five in relation to the alleged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has said.
In a statement, Kanja said several more expected to provide their accounts and particularly Koimburi, whom he said the police shall interview at the earliest opportunity after his family objected to their attempts to reach him at the Karen Hospital where he was admitted after being found on a coffee plantation in Githunguri on Monday morning.
He said that following the circulation of a amateur video on social and mainstream media, police officers from Juja swiftly responded, visiting the alleged scene and thoroughly documenting the area.
“Upon comparing the vegetation and road dimensions at the scene with those in the video, it was established that the two did not match. During questioning, Moses Kariuki, the caretaker of the coffee farm which is owned by one Jimmy Wanjigi, stated that he had not witnessed such an incident,” he said.
Kanja added that officers then proceeded to Plainview Hospital in Ruiru, where the Member of Parliament had reportedly been taken for treatment. They confirmed that the vehicle used to transport him registration number KCJ 660P belonged to Koimburi and was driven by Frida Njeri, who was also the first responder at the alleged crime scene.
According to the police chief, the hospital did not disclose the nature of the treatment or first aid administered, making it difficult to assess the extent of the alleged injuries.
He added that a specialised team from the DCI Headquarters, supported by forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory, was promptly deployed to the scene to conduct a thorough examination, gather critical evidence, and establish the circumstances surrounding these allegations.
“To date, the investigating team has interviewed and recorded statements from five individuals, with several more expected to provide their accounts and particularly Hon. George Koimburi, whom we shall interview at the earliest opportunity after his family objected to our attempts to reach him. This progress underscores the NPS’s commitment to uncovering the truth regarding the abduction allegations with the highest standards of professionalism and diligence. We will continue to pursue all leads, analyse forensic evidence, and ensure that any perpetrators are brought to justice,” he said.
Additionally, he reiterated that Koimburi has been under investigation for a land fraud case, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) had already issued consent for his prosecution.
“On Friday, 23 May 2025, the MP fully aware of the police’s intention to arrest him evaded arrest by escaping on a motorcycle with his private security and switched off his mobile phone. His car, occupied only by his driver, was intercepted, and the driver was arrested but later released after recording a statement. The MP only resurfaced yesterday, coinciding with the abduction claim,” Kanja said
He urged anyone with information regarding the incident depicted in the video to report to their nearest police station or contact them via our toll-free numbers: 999, 911, 112, or #FichuaKwaDCI (0800 722 203).
“In conclusion, we assure all Kenyans that we are committed to conducting this investigation with the utmost diligence to uncover the truth behind these allegations. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” he said.
The statement came as Opposition leaders claimed Koimburi was condemned the incident, which they blamed on the police.
In a statement, People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, Jubilee national chairman Torome Saitoti and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) interim national organising secretary Mithika Linturi, said Koimburi’s abduction is not an isolated case but part of a chilling trend where elected leaders and citizens aligned with the opposition are systematically being targeted to silence dissent.
Similar claims were made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who said the MP was tortured by a professional squad during which he suffered soft tissue injuries and was also forced to drink unspecified chemicals, making him unable to speak.
On Monday evening, police spokesman Nyaga Muchiri, however, denied the claims, saying he stage managed his abduction to evade arrest over the land fraud case.
