The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has distanced itself from the story in which the Nation Africa reported that they held hostage a former KDF officer for a year without trial.
“DCI takes great exception to a shocking story published by the Daily Nation on their online edition titled “I was chained inside DCI headquarters for a year without trial.” The outrageous story alleges how a man was kidnapped and brought to DCI headquarters where he was allegedly held at ‘DCI remand cells’ from August 1, 2021, to September 11, 2022 when he was supposedly released after being treated inhumanely”, the DCI shot back.
The DCI clarified that they do not have baty remand facility to carry out such a plan.
“We wish to state for the record that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations does not run a remand facility at its headquarters or at any other facility operated by the DCI or the Police. Remand facilities are run and managed by the State Department for Correctional Services”
They accused the Nation Media Group (NMG), owner of the Nation Africa (previously Daily Nation) of not seeking their clarification, before writing the story.
“The author of the story also alleges to have sought a clarification from an unnamed contact yet it is clear from the story that she did not bother to counter check known facts on how suspects are processed or seek a clarification from the Directorate’s Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Unit. The Directorate is also not aware of any such person arrested by our detectives and therefore the story published by the Nation is not only inaccurate but preposterous.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations maintains an open door policy and a clarification on allegations of such magnitude should have been sought before going to press. DCI calls upon the Nation Media group to promote ethical standards of Journalism and professionalism and discourage publishing of such unsubstantiated stories in the future.”
NMG said that they sought clarification from DCI but they did not get any response.
Equally, we call upon the Independent Policing Oversight Authority where the matter is alleged to have been reported to expedite their investigations over the allegations.
However, Kenyans could not buy DCI’s explanation.
DCI is known for harbouring rogue killer police officers who go by the name Hessy.
Sasa kuongea tu ukweli….. Unataka kusema alijishika?? Alijipeleka uko ?? @DCI_Kenya accept that what you did was wrong…. Take responsibility and apologize… Not writing all this compositions to justify your wrongs… Integrity wins.
— JUNGLE LAW (@JUNGLELAW12) December 16, 2022
Hapa acheni kizungu mingi. When you find yourselves in such a situation in future, simply state that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the allegations, and you are cooperating fully.
— Kim (@IsaacBiu) December 17, 2022
Nation says you people didn't respond to their queries over the matter. All @PoliceKE departments need to be professionalized. It is not easy to believe the police as the institution is not known for honesty. Even the open corruptions you vehemently deny. Tafadhali mabadilike
— Onyango Olang (@OnyangoOlang2) December 16, 2022
We know you so well. Tell this to the birds. Remember how many versions you gave us about the killing of the Pakistan newsman
— Warrior (@ciaroyalty) December 17, 2022
