A Nairobi businessman known as Mohamed Muktar, 42, was kidnapped on Saturday night while receiving treatment at Globe Care Hospital in Eastleigh. Muktar, also called Gabun, had been admitted after suffering high blood pressure, a condition he has battled for years.
Witnesses said several men entered the hospital and identified themselves as police officers. They stopped his treatment, forced him into a double cabin pick-up, and drove away at high speed. The incident left hospital staff and patients in shock.
A hospital worker from Wajir County was the first to alert the family about the abduction. The family immediately began searching at police stations, hospitals, and detention cells but no officer admitted to holding him. By Sunday morning, his whereabouts were still unknown.
Relatives say Muktar disappeared without a trace, leaving friends and neighbors deeply worried. Many described him as a familiar face in Eastleigh’s business circles where he ran wholesale shops. His sudden disappearance has now become the subject of tense discussions across the community.
The family has expressed fear for his safety and is calling on the government to intervene quickly. They believe the kidnappers were highly organized and well informed about his hospital visit. The fact that they claimed to be police has only deepened suspicion.
Community leaders in Eastleigh and Wajir have condemned the abduction and demanded answers. They say such incidents create fear and damage trust between citizens and security forces. Local leaders have also urged the authorities to investigate and bring Muktar back safely.
Social media has been filled with angry reactions since news of the abduction broke. Many Kenyans are questioning how kidnappers could walk into a hospital, stop treatment, and leave without resistance. Others fear that enforced disappearances are becoming a growing threat.
Globe Care Hospital has not issued an official statement but staff members confirmed that the incident disrupted services on Saturday night. Patients and families were left unsettled after witnessing the forceful removal of a sick man.
By Monday evening, no official report had been released by the police. The silence has fueled speculation and added to the frustration of relatives still waiting for answers. For now, Mohamed Muktar remains missing, his family holding onto hope that he will be found alive.
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