LSK wants Police IG Kanja to resign over abduction

The Mountain Journal

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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, citing his failure to uphold his core mandate of protecting Kenyans.

The call by the lawyers comes amid a national outcry over the alleged abductions of social media users critical of President William Ruto’s administration.

In a statement on Friday, December 27, LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the police's denial of involvement in the enforced disappearances as inadequate.

"If the holder of this office is incapable of fulfilling that mandate, it would be in the nation's best interest for him to either rise to the occasion and discharge his duties effectively or tender his resignation forthwith. Anything less would amount to a betrayal of public trust," she said.

Odhiambo also called for clarity on the statement by the police IG denying police involvement in the abductions.