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Danstan Omari ejected from court as judge issues orders in abductions case [Video]

The case has drawn attention, especially following the recent discovery of five of the six abductees who were found alive and abandoned in different locations.
Lawyer Danstan Omari
Lawyer Danstan Omari

Renowned city lawyer Danstan Omari was on Wednesday January 8, 2025 ejected from the courtroom during the ongoing abduction case.

Omari, who is representing Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen, was removed by Justice Bahati Mwamuye for interrupting the court proceedings.

Courtroom disruption

The incident occurred during a hearing in which Murkomen was named as a respondent in a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), linked to recent abductions.

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Omari, while addressing the court, was interrupted by Justice Mwamuye, who ordered him to leave. “Please obey the court,” the judge told Omari, “I have been assured that your party is represented by someone else, so there will be no prejudice.”

Omari, visibly taken aback, responded, “The court has struck me from representing my client.” However, the judge swiftly clarified, “I have not struck you from representing your client. I have asked you to leave for the purposes of today’s hearing.”

The tension was palpable as the legal proceedings were temporarily halted due to Omari’s actions.

Omari was then forced to obey the court and left the court room before proceedings resumed.

Murkomen’s denial and the ongoing investigation

Kipchumba Murkomen, who was not present in court, is implicated in the petition over abduction claims but has consistently denied any involvement.

Justice Mwamuye summoned Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to provide an explanation regarding the police’s alleged failure to intervene during the abductions.

The judge expressed frustration over the situation, urging that the police chief appear in court to explain the details of the case.

READ: DPP invokes his powers over the abduction of Kibet Bull & 4 others

NTSA ordered to provide vehicle details

In addition to the police chief’s summons, the High Court has ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to produce the details of the vehicles allegedly used in orchestrating the abductions.

NTSA Director-General George Njao has been instructed to submit this critical information before the next court session, further intensifying the scrutiny of the authorities involved.

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