The brother of missing Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has given a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, describing how armed men allegedly pursued his vehicle along Muchai Road before he was taken away in the early hours of November 1, 2026.
According to his testimony, Abshir was travelling in his white Toyota Premio when a black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX allegedly began following him. A second vehicle, described as a black double-cabin pickup, was also reportedly involved in the incident.
Witness accounts presented in court indicated that the pursuing vehicles followed Abshir along Muchai Road, off Ngong Road, before his car veered into a drainage ditch.
Zakaria told the court that armed men wearing tactical clothing and face coverings emerged from the vehicles and pursued his brother after he abandoned his car. Abshir allegedly attempted to escape on foot before the men caught up with him and took him away.
The lawyer’s vehicle, registration number KDL 356C, was later recovered abandoned along the same road and taken to Kilimani Police Station.
During the hearing, Zakaria played CCTV recordings obtained from nearby premises, including Raising Future Parents and Echo Foundation Network. He also identified items visible in the footage, including a shoe he said belonged to his brother.
He told the court that he was familiar with Abshir’s clothing and footwear, giving him confidence that the individual captured in the recordings was his brother.
The testimony also brought renewed attention to an earlier incident in October 2025, when Abshir was reportedly arrested by officers from the Counter Terrorism Bureau, who were later joined by officers from the National Intelligence Service and military intelligence.
Zakaria said his brother was taken to the Kahawa Law Courts, where anti-terrorism police sought permission to detain him for 10 days. He further claimed that Abshir later lodged complaints with senior security officials after his release, but the family did not receive satisfactory answers.
The family has raised concerns that the disappearance could be connected to a criminal case at the Makadara Law Courts in which Abshir was reportedly a complainant and a material witness. His brother has previously alleged that the lawyer received threats warning him against continuing with the matter.
However, these claims remain allegations that must be examined through the ongoing court proceedings.
The High Court has directed Zakaria to share the CCTV footage and other evidence with the Inspector-General of Police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the other respondents ahead of further hearings.
The police and DCI have previously denied holding Abshir, saying investigations were underway to establish his whereabouts and identify those responsible for his disappearance.
As the court continues hearing the matter, Abshir’s family is seeking answers from security agencies and demanding that he be produced before the court. His whereabouts remain unknown, leaving relatives and members of the legal profession waiting for answers.
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