Three men, including two brothers and an activist, who went missing on August 19, 2024, following anti-government protests in Kitengela, have been found alive in Kiambu County.
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo confirmed that the brothers, Jamil and Aslay Longton, were discovered abandoned in Gachie, Kiambu County.
“I am informed that Jamil Longton and his brother Aslam were dumped at the Gachie border of Kiambu and Nairobi by their captors. Every prayer and intervention made a difference. We thank God that they are safe!” Odhiambo said in a statement on X.
In a video posted on the same platform, the brothers recounted their traumatic experience and expressed gratitude for the support they received from Kenyans.
“We want to thank all Kenyans for standing with us. After being abandoned in the Gachie bush, we sought refuge in a nearby home where we charged our phones and contacted our families,” the brothers said. They also mentioned that any further communication would be handled through the LSK president.
Kanja said they are investigating the claims of abduction after a report was made on the issue.
“You are aware that I have just taken over the office but what I have gotten from our officers is that we don’t have the Kitengela three with us. I know a report was made and we have got an active investigation,” Kanja said at Jogoo House, Nairobi on Thursday.
DCI boss Amin too said they did not have the three men.
“We don’t support any form of abduction and for now we don’t have the three,” he said
Meanwhile, activist Bob Njagi was also found alive in Tigoni, Kiambu County. His father, Longman Njagi, exclusively told Hot 96 FM that his son is safe.
“Officers from Tigoni police station contacted me late at night to inform me that my son had been found alive,” Njagi said. His brother later picked him up from the police station.
“We are deeply thankful. We’ve been praying non-stop, and we are very grateful for this outcome,” the activist’s father added.
The discovery of the three came shortly after the newly-appointed Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, reiterated that the National Police Service (NPS) had not been holding them.
