Faith Odhiambo, President Law Society of Kenya on Monday announced the release of Paul Mwangi alias Jiji who was allegedly abducted early in the morning.
Mwangi was found dumped along Roysambu, Nairobi County. He had several injuries, especially on his head believed to have been inflicted by his abductors who remain unidentified.
"Paul Mwangi has been released, he had head injuries and had been treated," Odhiambo stated.
He was rushed to the hospital where he received treatment before being taken home. According to doctors, Mwangi's cut was not as deep as expected and only required a few bandages to seal up the wound.
In a video shared by LSK President, Mwangi was pictured with a bandage on his head with his head partially shaped. He also appeared distraught and afraid, most likely from his ordeal.
Additionally, Mwangi was also unable to speak.
Mwangi was reportedly dragged from his house in Githurai at around 5am and was taken to an unknown location before his release.
Mwangi is among tens of other Kenyans who were abducted recently allegedly due to their stance on the anti-finance bill protests.
In the past two weeks, some Kenyans have been captured by undisclosed men in different situations.
Several prominent influencers were reportedly abducted in the last two weeks ostensibly due to their stance on the Finance Bill.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo and human rights activists have condemned the forceful arrests and the use of police officers to intimidate peaceful Kenyans airing their views.
While responding to the concerns, President William Ruto on Sunday during a presidential roundtable with journalists explained that he would not use the words abductions to describe the situation.
He however termed them as arrests.
"If the police summon Linus Kaikai and Linus Kaikai refuses to go to the police, are the police not entitled to come and look for you? When the police come to arrest you after they have summoned you and you didn’t show up, is that an abduction?" he posed.
