[PHOTOS] Activist Mwagodi claims police declined to take his statement

Activist Mwabili Mwagodi (centre) flanked by family members and civil society group members at Mombasa Central police premises on Saturday morning, where he had gone to record a statement over the alleged abduction ordeal in Tanzania. Photos / John Chesoli

Activist Mwabili Mwagodi claims officers at Central Police Station advised him they couldn’t record a statement about the loss of his items in a recent incident due to jurisdictional limitations.

Mwagodi, who was accompanied by his mother and civil society allies, expressed frustration after he attempted to report the loss of his phone, ATM cards, and documents following a recent ordeal.

“I came to report the incident, but I was told they couldn’t help,” he told reporters. Police have not yet responded to requests for comment.

Activist Mwabili Mwagodi reacts outside the central police station where he had gone to record a statement on Saturday morning after the alleged abduction ordeal in Tanzania. He was flanked by family members and civil society group members. Photo / John Chesoli

Activist Mwabili Mwagodi (centre) flanked with family members and civil society group members at Mombasa central police premises on Saturday morning, where he had gone to record a statement over the alleged abduction ordeal in Tanzania. Photos / John Chesoli

Activist Mwabili Mwagodi reacts outside the central police station where he had gone to record a statement on Saturday morning after the alleged abduction ordeal in Tanzania. He was flanked by family members and members of a civil society group. Photo/John Chesoli