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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) said armed individuals believed to be Anti-Terrorism Police Unit officers intercepted Abdi and companion Mohammed in Nairobi.<\/p>\n
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Speaking to Channel Africa on Friday, LSK Vice-President Teresia Wavinya Nicholas said the alleged abduction represented an attack on the legal profession and the rule of law. \u201cPractising law is not a crime. Representing a client is not an act of rebellion. Defending the rights of an individual is not an offence against the state,\u201d Nicholas said.<\/p>\n
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Amnesty International has identified Abdi\u2019s disappearance as the 22nd documented enforced-disappearance case in Kenya during 2026.<\/p>\n
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Nicholas compared the case with the 2016 abduction and killing of Advocate Willie Kimani, who disappeared while performing professional duties.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTen years ago, Willie Kimani was abducted in the line of duty,\u201d Nicholas said. \u201cAfter demonstrating and protesting, Willie Kimani was returned to us in pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n
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LSK has applied to court for an order requiring authorities to produce Abdi.<\/p>\n
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Nicholas accused the National Police Service, Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Anti-Terrorism Police Unit of failing to provide credible information about investigations into the disappearance.<\/p>\n
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The case is expected to return to court on Tuesday for a further ruling.<\/p>\n
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LSK demanded immediate disclosure of Abdi\u2019s whereabouts, unconditional release and an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.<\/p>\n
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The Society also called for accountability for every individual involved in planning, facilitating or carrying out the alleged abduction.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAs advocates, we do not surrender our personal rights at the door of a courtroom,\u201d Nicholas said. \u201cNeither do we become legitimate targets because of the matters that we are handling.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Nicholas said Abdi was previously detained for three days in 2025 in connection with work performed for clients.<\/p>\n
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Authorities allegedly confiscated telephones, laptops and work equipment during that detention and had not returned the items.<\/p>\n
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LSK representatives marched to National Police Service headquarters seeking an audience with Inspector-General Douglas Kanja. \u201cToday, we are not leaving this headquarters until our member is produced to us,\u201d Nicholas said.<\/p>\n
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