NPS Breaks Silence on DCI Boss Tenure Speculation and Abduction Claims

The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a rebuttal to media reports questioning the tenure of the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and linking his leadership to alleged abductions, terming the claims misleading and reckless.

In a press statement released on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from the National Police Service Headquarters, the Office of the Inspector General dismissed a headline published by the Daily Nation suggesting that DCI Director Mohamed Amin’s tenure had come to an end.

“The claim that Mr. Amin’s tenure ‘ends today’ is factually inaccurate, premature, speculative and misleading,” the statement read, adding that “Mr. Mohamed Amin continues to serve in office lawfully and is discharging his duties diligently in service to the country.”

The Service further cautioned that matters concerning the appointment and tenure of senior security officials are governed strictly by law and established procedures, emphasizing that, “no newspaper, however influential, has the power to declare the end of a public officer’s tenure.”

Concerns Over Reporting on Security Matters

Police warned that speculative reporting on sensitive security leadership issues risks causing unnecessary public anxiety and eroding confidence in national institutions.

“Such speculative and misleading reporting on sensitive security leadership issues risks generating unnecessary uncertainty and undermining public confidence in security institutions,” the statement noted.

NPS also took issue with assertions that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations is “haunted by abductions,” describing the claim as “erroneous,” “reckless,” and lacking any substantiation.

“It irresponsibly tarnishes the entire Directorate and the wider National Police Service with unsubstantiated claims,” the statement added.

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DCI Defends Record on Investigations

According to the police, the DCI has maintained transparency and diligence in handling all reported cases of abductions and missing persons.

“DCI has consistently and transparently investigated all reported cases of alleged abductions or missing persons,” the statement said.

The Service revealed that in several high-profile cases, investigations uncovered staged disappearances orchestrated to, “generate public sympathy, waste police resources, or undermine public confidence in security agencies.”

It stressed that legitimate cases are treated with utmost seriousness, stating that, “any genuine case of abduction or disappearance is treated with the seriousness it deserves and investigated to its logical conclusion, without fear or favour.”

Achievements Highlighted Under Amin’s Leadership

The statement also highlighted the main achievements realized during Mohamed Amin’s leadership, such as improved forensic abilities and the successful disbanding of prominent criminal organizations.

Police also highlighted improved international relations, such as Amin’s election to a prominent position within INTERPOL, and ongoing activities in combating serious crimes targeting citizens.

“Painting the DCI with a broad brush of ‘abductions’ ignores the Directorate’s significant achievements,” the statement emphasized.

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Call for Responsible Journalism and Oversight Assurance

The National Police Service warned that misleading headlines risk damaging not only individual reputations but also the credibility of media institutions.

“Misleading headlines have the potential to tarnish the reputation of the newspaper concerned, relegating it to the gutter category,” the statement cautioned, adding that such reporting could, “mislead the public while failing to serve the interests of our country.”

The Service urged media houses to uphold professional standards by verifying facts before publication, particularly on issues touching on national security and public trust.

“We urge media houses to exercise responsible journalism by verifying facts before publication,” the statement said.

The NPS further reassured the public that its operations remain subject to strict legal frameworks and oversight by independent bodies, including the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the courts, and Parliament.

“The Service remains committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting life and property, and working professionally without being distracted by sensational headlines,” said Muchiri Nyaga, Director of Corporate Communication and Spokesperson for the National Police Service.

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