Police seek information about the disappearance of Ahmedsadak Abdi Abshir and Ayub Maalim.
Police ask Kenyans to share information about the disappearance of lawyer Ahmedsadak Abdi Abshir and Ayub Maalim after members of the public found both men.
The National Police Service has appealed for information after members of the public found missing lawyer Ahmedsadak Abdi Abshir and Ayub Maalim in Marsabit County.
NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed their discovery in a statement on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Members of the public found Abshir at Rawana Shopping Centre and Maalim at Uran Shopping Centre.
They then alerted police, prompting officers from Sololo Police Station to respond. The officers escorted both men to the station, where they recorded statements.
Police seek information on missing lawyer
Following their discovery, NPS urged anyone with information about the disappearances to help investigators. Kenyans can report to their nearest police station or call the toll-free numbers 999 and 911.
The service also invited information through FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp on 0709 570 000. These channels form part of its public appeal for leads into the two men’s disappearance.
Meanwhile, NPS said it had been investigating the case while complying with High Court habeas corpus orders. The service pledged a thorough, impartial and prompt investigation guided by evidence.
Police said the inquiry would establish the full circumstances surrounding the disappearances and seek justice under the law. Their appeal follows the two men’s return and the recording of their statements.
Abshir disappeared along Muchai Road
Armed, masked men picked up Abshir along Muchai Road, off Ngong Road, on Sunday, November 1. He remained missing for 12 days before members of the public found him alive on Thursday.
CCTV footage showed a vehicle pursuing his car before it crashed into a drainage channel. Men then forced the lawyer into a black SUV.
The disappearance drew accusations from the Law Society of Kenya and human rights activists. They alleged that government units carried out the operation, naming the Special Operations Group, Operations Support Unit and Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
However, police denied involvement in the alleged abduction. In its latest statement, NPS reiterated its commitment to establishing what happened and asked the public to support the investigation with information.
