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The investigation found that many of the reported incidents allegedly occurred in villages neighbouring the military training area after soldiers crossed into nearby communities. Children were reportedly enticed with biscuits, chocolates and soft drinks before being sexually assaulted.
The governance and constitutional rights lobby said the police leadership had acted in blatant disregard of existing court orders by mounting barricades on key roads leading into the Central Business District despite earlier assurances from the Interior Ministry that it would be "business as usual."
Hussein, who also heads the Huduma Centre in Wajir, was last seen on July 8, 2025. Since then, there has been no trace of his whereabouts within the country, according to his family.
Justice Lawrence Mugambi delivered the ruling on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in response to a petition filed by rights group Katiba Institute.
Justice Chacha Mwita, who is handling the matter, emphasized that the case involves a habeas corpus application concerning a Kenyan citizen whose life may be in jeopardy.
Maraga questioned the abrupt recall of his police security, which he says he has legally been entitled to since retiring in January 2021.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the new Commandant will be answerable to the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service (APS).