Mombasa gang rape: Abdulswamad urges DCI to expedite probe, maintains innocence
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has recorded a statement on a gang-rape of a local blogger who criticised and allegedly insulted him in a video posted on TikTok.
The governor, his mother and some influential county officials had been linked to the incident, which has so far led to the arrest of four suspects.
Speaking after recording the statement at the regional police headquarters, Mr Nassir urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to expedite investigations to ensure that justice is served.
“This is not about me, but about a young man who is a victim and we must get to the bottom of this,” he stated.
He expressed his willingness to present his mother to the detectives if summoned.
“I have come forward after being summoned, and I urge anyone with information to assist in delivering justice. There is no normal person who can say what was done was right. I have spoken as someone aggrieved and have recorded my statement. Those with information can share it with the DCI,” he said.
On Sunday, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Mr Mohamed Hussein was arrested in connection to the incident.
He was however released on Monday after the Office of the Deputy Prosecutor failed to charge him since there was an order barring his arrest.
On Wednesday, Mr Mohamed, alias Amadoh, told the HighCourt that he was ready to assist security agencies with investigations into allegations of cyber harassment linked to the abduction and gang rape of the blogger.
However, Mr Hussein has expressed fears for his life and that of his family, alleging that he has been receiving calls from unknown individuals claiming to be detectives since September 16.
“I am willing to assist the relevant authorities. However, due to the recent incidents of abductions by unknown individuals in the country, I fear for my life and worry about my rights being curtailed by government agencies,” he told the court in Mombasa on Thursday through Soni & Associates Advocates LLP.
Mr Hussein also informed the court that he was not a flight risk, as he is a senior public officer and would be ready to record a statement should the need arise.
In documents filed before the court, the Lands CEC lamented that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had threatened to arrest and detain him on false allegations that had not been disclosed to him, alleging a blanket offence of cyber harassment.
“The DCI has threatened and made several attempts to arrest and charge me with unspecified charges, without disclosing any particular offence to assist me in preparing for the said undisclosed offense,” he said.
Mr Hussein cited recent incidents in the country where individuals have been abducted and cannot be traced as reasons to seek protection from the court against the police.
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