A day after several missing individuals were mysteriously released and abandoned in various locations, Kenyans are left puzzled by their silence.
While they have reunited joyfully with their families, none of the released individuals has come forward to share details of what transpired during their captivity.
This silence has sparked widespread speculation, with many questioning what could be preventing them from recounting their experiences.
Some have defended the silence of the victims, suggesting that they are likely traumatized and need time to recover before they can speak openly.
However, prominent activist Maverick Aoko, known for her bold assertions and personal encounters with abduction, has come forward with a chilling explanation.
Aoko, who has been abducted multiple times and subjected to extreme torture, alleges that abductors use psychological and chemical methods to ensure their victims remain silent.
She claims that captors administer potent drugs, such as amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, to their victims through food.
These drugs, commonly used to treat conditions like depression and anxiety, are said to have severe side effects, including memory loss, hallucinations, and incoherence.
“What you don’t know is that abductors put amphetamine/dextroamphetamine drugs in the food of their victims,” Aoko alleged.
“These drugs are very lethal and are often found at places like Mathari [a mental health facility]. Side effects include becoming incoherent, losing memory, and hallucinating.
The victims were fed but now seem confused.” Aoko’s claims have stirred a significant debate.
If true, they point to a calculated strategy by abductors to ensure their victims cannot provide any useful information after their release.
This would not only protect the abductors from being identified but also perpetuate fear and uncertainty among the public.
The use of such drugs, if verified, raises critical questions about the capacity and commitment of authorities to address these heinous acts.
While abduction cases have been on the rise in Kenya, the lack of detailed investigations and accountability has left the public feeling vulnerable.
Meanwhile, activists and concerned citizens are demanding a thorough probe into the allegations raised by Aoko.
They argue that the silence of the victims cannot be dismissed as mere trauma but must be investigated as a potential consequence of deliberate manipulation by the captors.
For now, the mystery surrounding the silence of the released individuals remains unresolved.
Kenyans await answers, not just from the victims but also from law enforcement agencies tasked with ensuring public safety.
Until then, the unsettling questions about what truly happens in the hands of abductors linger, leaving a cloud of fear and uncertainty over the nation.
