Lawyers march to police headquarters, demand answers over missing advocate Abshir

NAIROBI,Kenya, Nov 6-Lawyers have taken to the streets of Nairobi, demanding that police account for the disappearance of advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi and ensure his immediate and safe return, as…

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is leading Friday’s demonstration, with advocates and human rights defenders marching from Milimani Law Courts along Kenyatta Avenue towards Vigilance House, the National Police Service headquarters.

The protesters are also demanding an end to abductions across the country, calling for accountability and respect for constitutional rights and the rule of law.

LSK President Charles Kanjama called on members of the legal fraternity, human rights defenders and members of the public to join the protest in solidarity with the missing lawyer.

“An attack on Advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi is an attack on all of us,” Kanjama said.

The demonstration comes amid mounting pressure on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin and other State agencies to establish Abdi’s whereabouts.

Source: Capital FM