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- Public Service CS Justin Muturi revealed that his son, Leslie, was allegedly abducted by NIS officers on orders from President William Ruto but was later released.
- Muturi sought help from top officials, including the President, who intervened to secure Leslie’s release.
CS Muturi Opens Up Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has made a shocking revelation about the alleged abduction of his son, Leslie Muturi, by National Intelligence Service (NIS) officers on orders from President William Ruto. In a police statement recorded on Tuesday, the CS detailed the events surrounding the incident, which occurred on June 22, 2024.
According to the account, Leslie was kidnapped along Dennis Pritt Road by armed hooded individuals. Earlier, Leslie had been at Alfajiri Lounge with Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje and Marangu Imanyara before deciding to attend a birthday party in Lavington. On their way, armed men intercepted them, forcing Leslie into a Prado before speeding away.
CS Muturi immediately reached out to the then Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, and Interior Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo, who promised to investigate. However, his attempts to contact Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin and NIS Director General Noordin Haji proved futile as his calls went unanswered.
Suspecting police involvement, Muturi again contacted the IG, who assured him that all personnel had been alerted, suggesting it could be a robbery. Kilimani police officers even sought CCTV footage from Citizen TV to trace Leslie’s movements from Alfajiri Lounge.
In desperation, Muturi sent a WhatsApp message to President William Ruto about his son’s abduction, but the message went unread. Shortly after, an NIS officer informed him that Leslie was being held by their agents. Despite repeated attempts, Muturi failed to get a response from Noordin Haji.
Frustrated, Muturi reached out to then Interior CS Prof. Kithure Kindiki, who expressed shock and promised to intervene. Kindiki later reported that the NIS Director General denied holding Leslie, despite Muturi’s insistence that the information came directly from an NIS officer.
Determined to escalate the matter, Muturi visited State House to seek President Ruto’s intervention. After narrating the ordeal, the President reportedly joked about the involvement of young people, including officials’ children, in the Gen Z demonstrations. Following Muturi’s request, Ruto called Haji, who confirmed holding Leslie and promised to release him within an hour.
True to the promise, Leslie was released and safely returned home.