A businessman of Somalia origin has gone missing after he was allegedly abducted at his premises in Kyumbi town, Machakos County.
Mohammed Hassan was, according to his relatives, picked from his shop located along Nairobi – Mombasa highway on December 23.
Athi River Sub County Criminal Investigations Officer John Kanda said the matter was reported at Kyumbi police station and is under investigation.
“The report of kidnapping was made at Kyumbi police station and the case is under investigation,” Kanda told the Star on Wednesday.
He said the suspect was kidnapped by unknown persons who were using a vehicle with an unknown registration number.
However, the man’s family claim their kin was picked from his shop by people who identified themselves as police officers.
His brother Omar Hassan said he was abducted by people who disguised themselves as security officers patrolling the area to enforce Covid-19 regulations.
“When the individuals came and asked why they were not wearing face masks, everyone in the area scattered including Mohammed but they went after him inside his shop and grabbed him,” Omar said.
Omar claimed his brother was abducted by four men in a white double cabin pick up at around 3.00 pm.
“What is even more shocking is that the CCTV cameras in the adjacent building were disabled between 2 pm and 5 pm on the same day. The people we spoke to when we went to his shop say that he was taken by four men who targeted him,” Omar said.
“Officials of the hotel next to his shop say that the CCTV footage was corrupted and that they are unable to view it,” he added.
Police have, however, refuted the claims saying the man wasn’t picked by security officers.
The family is appealing to the government to help them trace their kin.
They also stated that Hassan should be handled in accordance with the law if he has committed an offence.
“We are begging the government to intervene and help us find him. If he has committed a crime, please present him before a court of law. If not, we are sure that the government has enough resources to help us find him,” Omar appealed.
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