The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) party leader, Martha Karua, has criticised the National Police Service (NPS) over its statement on blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia.
Karua on Thursday, July 3, accused the police service of allegedly contravening court orders by summoning Ndiangui to record a statement at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters.
In her statement, the opposition principal termed NPS Police Spokesperson, Muchiri Nyaga's sentiments as sub judice since Ndiangui's case was still under consideration by the court.
While dismissing Ndiangu's summons, Karua called on the police service to reconsider its move and wait for the court's pronouncement on the matter.
“This is not even funny; the matter is sub judice. We shall conclude which way after full information. You remain suspects until the court pronounces itself on the matter."
"Whatever facts are in your possession should be directed to court by way of affidavits as directed,” Karua said.
NPS, on July 3, released a statement ordering Ndiangui to present himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters and record the statement.
Muchiri Nyaga said that Ndiangui was a person of interest in the ongoing investigations.
"Ndiangui had been reported missing, and information circulating on social as well as mainstream media accused the Police Service of allegedly abducting him," Muchiri Nyaga said.
"Nonetheless, he remains a person of interest to the police and is hereby urged to present himself to the DCI Headquarters to record a statement," he added.
The police boss further warned Kenyans against self-abduction, stating that such acts were a criminal offence and consequently attract punishment.
"The Service reiterates its earlier response that Ndiangui Kinyagia was not in police custody. We take great exception to the emerging trend whereby individuals feign abduction and provide false information to the police, intending to generate a misleading narrative," the police service stated.
