Kenya: Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich Found Safe After Being Abducted By Armed Men
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has been found safe after spending about nine hours in the hands of his alleged abductors.
Nairobi — Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has been found safe nine hours after his alleged abduction near Masinga Dam. He was reportedly seized along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road on Tuesday night. The Standard Group had labeled the incident a possible targeted attack, given Kiprotich's involvement in editorial coverage scrutinizing the state's conduct.
The company previously linked a June 27 incident to the same suspect, tracing the vehicle to the National Police Service's Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau. However, no arrests have been made. With Kiprotich now safe, attention will likely focus on identifying the abductors, location, and motive behind the attack. The Standard Group is calling for a transparent and independent investigation into both incidents, emphasizing the need for journalist safety.
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