Former UDA party Secretary-General Cleophas Malalah has revealed the shocking abduction and torture of his son and brother-in-law in an alarming ordeal that lasted six hours. In a statement shared on his official account on X (formerly Twitter), Malalah detailed the traumatic experience that left the two victims shaken and severely affected.
The incident unfolded when the pair were reportedly abducted at gunpoint by unknown assailants. Malalah’s 19-year-old brother-in-law and son were taken and subjected to hours of torture, with their captors allegedly attempting to extract information regarding Malalah’s whereabouts. The abductors also pressed for details about his wife and demanded directions to Malalah’s residence.
In his public statement, Malalah disclosed, “My son and my 19-year-old brother-in-law were abducted at gunpoint. They were tortured for six hours to reveal my whereabouts or that of my wife and to show them the way to my residence. On failing to find us at home, they dumped them on Thika Road. I have picked them up, safe but traumatized.”
Malalah did not provide further details regarding the motives behind the attack or the identity of the perpetrators. However, the incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of public figures and their families, especially in the current political climate.
The abduction is being viewed with great concern, and questions have been raised about the security measures surrounding political figures in Kenya. Law enforcement agencies are expected to launch an investigation into the incident, though official statements from the police are yet to be released.
This chilling event has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many calling for swift action and better protection for public figures and their loved ones.
The well-being of Malalah’s son and brother-in-law is reportedly stable, but the trauma endured during their abduction remains significant. As this case develops, it underscores the growing threats faced by politicians and their families, prompting a broader conversation on security provisions in Kenya.
