The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has claimed that Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi faked his own abduction to evade imminent arrest over a land fraud case.

Addressing the press in Nairobi, IG Kanja stated that extensive investigations by the National Police Service (NPS) had unearthed a scheme involving close allies of the legislator, aimed at fabricating an abduction story to mislead authorities and garner public sympathy.

"Evidence from the scene, including inconsistencies in the video recordings and testimony from the caretaker of the farm where Koimburi was allegedly found, pointed to a staged scenario," said Mr Kanja.

According to the IG, three individuals—Peter Kiratu (Juja CDF Chairman), Cyrus Kieru Muhia, and Karanja Gatana—were arrested in connection with the incident. The suspects confessed to participating in the staged abduction, even detailing how they tore Mr Koimburi’s clothes to give the appearance of a violent ordeal.

Tha MP who had been under investigation for a land fraud case, disappeared on May 23--just hours after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions approved his prosecution. He resurfaced the following day claiming he had been abducted, tortured, and dumped in a rural area.

However, the narrative quickly fell apart as police investigations contradicted his claims. The location where he was allegedly found did not match the background in videos circulated online. Furthermore, no physical evidence was recovered to support the claim of abduction or torture.

This dramatic turn of events has raised questions over the ethical conduct of elected leaders and the extent of abuse of public trust.

IG Kanja urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

He reassured the public of the National Police Service's commitment to impartial, professional investigations, regardless of political affiliation.

“We are treating this matter with the seriousness it deserves. No one is above the law,” Mr Kanja emphasized.

The police have asked anyone with credible information to reach out via the NPS toll-free lines: 999, 911, 112, or 0800 722 203.