An Eldoret-based businessman Ibrahim Sidik Abdullatik now wants the government to provide him with security, claiming his life is in grave danger.
Ibrahim who is embroiled in a controversy between him and his in-laws over an ongoing assault case in an Eldoret court claims he is being constantly trailed by unknown vehicles during the day and night.
“I am unable to transact my business during the day for fear of being abducted by unknown vehicles that keep trailing my movements in Eldoret town and its environs,” lamented Abdullatik.
Who’s threatening Ibrahim Sidik Abdullatik
He alleged that he has been receiving constant threats on his life from a section of his in-laws after he allegedly disclosed sensitive information to the police about them.
The embattled businessman says that his in-laws want him to withdraw the matter pending before the Chief Magistrate’s court in exchange for his peace and harmony.
In the criminal case that is before Chief Magistrate Dennis Mikoyan, the businessman’s in-laws are accused of causing grievous bodily harm.
The businessman accused Omar Mohammed, Khalid Omar, Asif Umar and Tawqir of beating him, acts that caused actual bodily harm to him.
They are alledged to have committed the said offence on April 22, 2022 at Elgon View estate in Uasin Gishu County.
In his court papers, Abdullatik says he reported the claims and wrote a statement at Eldoret police station under OB/No39 dated 29/5/23.
“I am appealing to the government to provide me with adequate security without further delays before any harm is visited on me by my tormentors who have curtailed my freedom of movement and association,” he appealed.
In addition, the businessman expressed fear he may be hurt or killed as a result of the ongoing criminal case he has filed against a family where his son has married a wife from.
Assault case involving 2 Eldoret families
The two families have been involved in a four year old court battle after an assault case that he filed against the father of his daughter in-law Omar Mohammed alongside three other family members.
“I can’t move freely because of threats on my life. I have copies of letters written to different government entities and human rights bodies requesting for protection, but there has been no action,” he said.
He claimed that despite reporting to the Langas police and Eldoret central police about threats and intimidations on his life, no action has been taken by concerned authorities on his concerns.
“I have even tried to settle this matter out of court, but they were adamant. I don’t understand why they don’t want to obey the court process until the end,” he posed.
Uasin Gishu County Criminal Investigations Officer Daniel Muleli, while confirming the matter, said the case was already in court awaiting determination.
