IG Kanja denies police custody of missing Tanzanian activist

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied that police officers arrested or detained Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya, who disappeared on October 25 after he was reportedly abducted by unknown individuals in Kamulu, Machakos County. IG Kanja, who honoured court summons on Tuesday, told the court that he was aware of the matter but maintained that Mwaipaya was not in police custody anywhere in the country. When asked about the status of the investigations, the IG said investigations are currently ongoing, informing the court that the investigating officer was present in court. Responding to allegations that police were sleeping on the job, the IG defended the service, saying every report made to the police is investigated.