IG Kanja dismisses MP Koimburi abduction claim as ploy to evade arrest

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja says the abduction of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi and his subsequent discovery in a coffee farm is political theatrics.

Kanja insists that police investigation found no evidence of a kidnapping at the scene where Koimburi was found, casting doubts on a widely circulated video allegedly depicting the incident.

“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,” said the IG.

Kanja added that investigations at the site where Koimburi was found uncovered several inconsistencies.

“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.

The Inspector General also questioned how Koimburi’s associates knew exactly where to find him, noting that he was driven to the hospital in his own vehicle.

“They confirmed that the vehicle used to transport him, registration number KCJ 660P, belonged to Hon. George Koimburi and was driven by Frida Njeri, who was also the first responder at the alleged crime scene,” stated the police boss.

Earlier, opposition leaders led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka visited Koimburi at Karen Hospital, strongly rejecting suggestions that the MP staged his own abduction.

“Those who are saying that mheshimiwa abducted himself are just creating a false narrative,” said Kalonzo.

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi added: “Kanja you can tell that story to the birds because it doesn't make sense. Abductions in this country must stop.”

With police findings contradicting the account presented by opposition leaders, new questions emerge about the circumstances of George Koimburi’s alleged abduction and just what happened.