Reports from Nation Africa claim that the three men who were abducted in August 2024 and later released in September of the same year have raised fresh concerns over their safety, claiming they are being trailed and monitored by security agents.
Bob Njagi, Jamil Longton, and Aslam Longton have reported that despite filing complaints with the police, no action has been taken to address their fears.
These renewed concerns come just four months after their dramatic release in the early hours of September 20, 2024, shortly after Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was sworn into office.
The Longton brothers had previously stated that their captors freed them and promised to provide further details through Faith Odhiambo, the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
A video shared on X by Ms. Odhiambo showed the Longton brothers being released in Gachie, after which they sought refuge in a nearby house to charge their phones before contacting her. “At around 1 a.m., Bob Njagi managed to find his way to Tigoni police station and sought assistance.
He is alive and well,” Ms. Odhiambo stated in her post. Njagi himself later confirmed his safety, saying, “To family, friends, and every Kenyan who has continued to pray for me, I wish to confirm that I am well and with my family. It is now time to quiet the noise, be grateful for life, and for everyone to reflect on why Kenya matters.”
Despite their safe return in September, the three men now say they are under constant surveillance, which has raised concerns over their safety.
They claim that they are being trailed by security agents, and despite reporting the matter to the police, no action has been taken to address their fears.
This situation has sparked fresh calls for accountability and transparency in addressing forced disappearances and illegal detentions in Kenya.
The police have yet to comment on the allegations, leaving the men and their supporters in a state of uncertainty.
This incident is not isolated. It comes in the wake of other disturbing reports, including the murder of two of four men who were abducted in Mlolongo months ago.
Their bodies were found dumped at a city mortuary, further highlighting the dangers faced by individuals who are abducted in Kenya.
These cases have drawn widespread attention and concern, with many calling for urgent action to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.
The situation involving Njagi and the Longton brothers underscores the need for a more robust response from law enforcement and government authorities.
The lack of action despite their complaints has left them feeling vulnerable and exposed.
It is clear that more needs to be done to protect individuals from such threats and to hold those responsible for abductions and illegal detentions accountable.
The safety and well-being of all Kenyans must remain a top priority, and incidents like these serve as a stark reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve that goal.
