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NIS threats, alleged police links deepen mystery of missing lawyer Abshir Abdi

NIS threats, alleged police links deepen mystery of missing lawyer Abshir Abdi

LSK stages protests as fresh claims emerge over the lawyer’s disappearance.

Lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi who has been reported missing.

The family of missing lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has asked the High Court to compel security chiefs to produce him, dead or alive, insisting he’s in police custody following his alleged abduction by armed men.

The demand came as lawyers took to the streets of Nairobi on Friday, blowing whistles and carrying placards to protest his disappearance and demand an end to abductions in the country.

The allegations have introduced a new dimension to Abdi's disappearance as family give their side of story.

Detectives are actively investigating multiple claims relating to how the businessman died.

"No information links the police to the alleged arrest and extradition of Twaha Mwaipaya."

The agency wants him charged with 10 counts of acquisition of proceeds of crime, money laundering, among others.

Wiper leader claims more people were killed than officially reported.

Despite the milestone, public health experts warn against premature celebration.

Lissu was found guilty of a minor charge of incitement.

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