Residents Confront Alleged Police Abductors in Mombasa Amid Broader Protests
Residents in Mombasa confronted individuals believed to be plainclothes police officers over an alleged abduction attempt, as anti-abduction protests spread across Kenya. Human rights groups call for transparency and accountability amid escalating tensions.
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Mombasa, Kenya — January 6, 2025; Tensions flared in Mombasa as residents confronted individuals believed to be plainclothes police officers attempting to abduct a local resident. Witnesses reported that the suspects arrived in a private vehicle and failed to provide identification when challenged by the community. The confrontation led to the arrest of Mwaivu Kaluka, the estate chairperson.
This incident occurred against the backdrop of growing anti-abduction protests in the coastal city. Demonstrators gathered near the Technical University of Mombasa to denounce a series of forced disappearances allegedly targeting government critics. Police reportedly arrested at least three protesters during the peaceful assembly.
Human rights activists condemned the arrests and criticized what they described as heavy-handed police tactics, emphasizing that the protests were lawful and organized with prior notification.
Similar demonstrations erupted in Nairobi, where protesters decried unexplained abductions. Riot police were accused of using teargas to disperse the crowd, further escalating tensions.
The Kenyan government has not issued an official statement addressing the allegations of abductions or the police response to the protests. Meanwhile, human rights organizations continue to press for transparency and accountability, calling attention to the growing concerns over enforced disappearances and the suppression of dissent.
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