Lamu businessman Mohamed Mire abducted by armed men in night raid
Fear and uncertainty have gripped Witu town in Lamu County following the reported abduction of a prominent businessman by armed men believed by witnesses to be security officers. Mohamed Mire, 40, popularly known as Mohamed Garissa, was reportedly taken from his home on Wednesday night, September 9, 2026, in an incident that has left his […]
Lamu businessman Mohamed Mire was reportedly abducted in a night raid by armed men believed to be security officers, sparking fear and uncertainty in Witu town, Lamu County. On Wednesday night, September 9, 2026, Mire, 40, was taken from his home around 8:30 pm during a raid on his residence. Witnesses claim the men restrained Mire and handcuffed him before taking him away.
The identities of the abductors and the details surrounding his disappearance remain unverified. Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has called for urgent government action to locate Mire and ensure his safe return, condemning the incident as a violation of the rule of law.
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