The National Police Service (NPS) has cast serious doubt on the reported abduction of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi, linking the incident to an ongoing investigation into a land fraud case involving the legislator.
Addressing the press at Jogoo House on Tuesday, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja provided a detailed update on the case, revealing discrepancies in the widely circulated video showing Koimburi allegedly abandoned at a coffee farm in Kibichoi in Kiambu.
Police say a swift response team that visited the purported scene found no evidence matching the video’s setting. “Upon comparing the vegetation and road dimensions at the scene with those in the video, it was established that the two did not match,” the IG stated.
According to Kanja, Moses Kariuki, the caretaker of the farm owned by businessman Jimi Wanjigi — also denied witnessing any such incident. Investigators further confirmed that the vehicle used to transport Koimburi to Plainview Hospital in Ruiru, a Toyota Prado registration number KCJ 660P, is registered under the MP’s name and was driven by Frida Njeri, the first person to arrive at the alleged crime scene.
However, the hospital has not disclosed the nature of the treatment administered, leaving investigators unable to verify the extent of the MP’s purported injuries.A specialised team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), backed by forensic experts from the National Forensic Laboratory, has been deployed to probe the case further.
Five individuals have so far recorded statements, with more expected, including Hon. Koimburi himself — though police say his family has blocked access to him so far.
The investigation takes a new turn amid revelations that Koimburi is already under investigation in connection to a land fraud case. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) had reportedly approved his prosecution.
According to police, on Friday, May 23, the MP fled from officers seeking to arrest him, escaping on a motorcycle with his private security detail and switching off his phone. His vehicle, driven by his chauffeur, was intercepted and the driver briefly detained before being released after recording a statement. Koimburi only resurfaced on Sunday, the same day abduction claims emerged.
The NPS has urged the public to share any credible information about the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to a thorough and impartial investigation. “We will continue to pursue all leads, analyse forensic evidence, and ensure that any perpetrators are brought to justice,” the statement concluded.
Kenyans can report information via the toll-free lines 999, 911, 112 or anonymously through #FichuakwaDCI (0800 722 203). Further updates are expected in the coming days.
