Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli can now breathe a sigh of relief after High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi relaxed his stance.
In his ruling, Justice Mugambi indicated that the deputy police boss could redeem himself by appearing in person before the court to answer the questions he had previously avoided.
“The DIG can still redeem himself by appearing in court in person to answer the questions. This court therefore suspends the judgement by seven days for him to answer the questions,” read part of the judgment delivered this evening. “Failure to comply, therefore, will automatically lead to the sentence taking effect.”
While acting as the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Masengeli blatantly disobeyed court orders seven times.
This prompted the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and other stakeholders to file a contempt case, seeking to declare Mr. Masengeli unfit to hold any public office.
The court had issued summons for Mr. Masengeli to appear and explain the whereabouts of the three individuals famously known as the Kitengela Three: Jamil Longton, his brother Aslay Longton, and activist Bob Njagi.
The trio was found in the early hours of the morning.
According to LSK President Faith Odhiambo, the brothers Jamil and Aslay Longton were found abandoned in Gachie, Kiambu County.
“I am informed that Jamil Longton and his brother Aslam were dumped at the Gachie border of Kiambu and Nairobi by their captors. Every prayer and intervention made a difference. We thank God that they are safe!” she shared on her X handle.
