Two brothers, who were among three individuals kidnapped in Kitengela last month, have recounted their experience shortly after being found.
Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya, announced their recovery, stating that Jamil Longton, 42, and Aslam Longton, 36, were discovered in Gachie, Kiambu County, early Friday morning.
In a video shared by Odhiambo on X, the brothers described their traumatic ordeal.
“I thank all Kenyans and those who supported us. We were released early this morning in a bush near Gachie. We walked until we reached a nearby estate, where we charged our phones and contacted our family. We are grateful to God and will share more through the LSK president,” Jamil said.
Aslam echoed his brother’s gratitude, adding, “Thank you to all Kenyans for standing with us. We were released this morning and found ourselves in a bush. That’s how we got here today.”
The brothers had been missing since August 19, 2024, and were reunited with their family after a month of uncertainty.
The abductions prompted the LSK to take legal action, demanding police accountability in locating the three individuals.
The two brothers were abducted alongside Free Kenya Movement coordinator Bob Njagi by unknown assailants. Witnesses reported that the brothers were taken mere meters from their home in Kitengela, with the captors driving a white Subaru.
One boda boda rider who witnessed the incident shared, “The driver got out of the car with handcuffs on his waist, checked them, and then got back in.”
Njagi was reportedly seized from a bus in Mlolongo, adding to the confusion surrounding the coordinated kidnappings.
The police have not made any arrests, and details about the abduction remain unclear. Newly appointed police chief Kanja addressed the situation, stating, “I’ve just taken over, and according to my officers, we don’t have the Kitengela three in our custody. An investigation is active.”
Similarly, Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Amin confirmed, “We don’t support any form of abduction, and currently, we don’t have the three.”
