Lawyers threaten nationwide court boycott over Abshir Abdi's disappearance

Tonight, lawyers have announced that they will down their tools and seek adjournments in courts across the country until abducted advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi is produced. The ultimatum came as the High Court in Milimani tasked security agencies with accounting for the whereabouts of Abshir, 10 days after his abduction in Kilimani by individuals alleged to be security officers. Justice Alexander Muteti allowed the habeas corpus application to proceed to a substantive hearing, citing serious questions raised by the allegations against state agents. The Law Society of Kenya also wants senior security officials summoned to explain the lawyer's disappearance and address rising cases of enforced disappearances in the country. Gatete Njoroge reports.