Advocate Abshir Abdi Arrives at Milimani Court After Being Found in Marsabit
Nairobi-based advocate Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi is expected to give an account of his disappearance before the Milimani High Court after being found alive in Marsabit County, nearly two weeks after he was allegedly abducted by armed men in Nairobi.
The lawyer’s disappearance had triggered nationwide concern, drawing strong reactions from the legal fraternity, human rights organisations and members of the public who demanded answers from security agencies.
His return to Nairobi marks a significant development in a case that has attracted considerable public attention and raised fresh questions about the safety of individuals, particularly lawyers involved in sensitive court proceedings.
Abdi was reportedly found in Marsabit County on Thursday, November 12, 2026, alongside another man, Ayub Mohamud Maalim, who had also been reported missing.
The two men were reportedly discovered in separate locations, with Abdi found in Rawana and Maalim in Uran.
Their discovery came as proceedings were ongoing at the Milimani High Court, where Abdi’s family had filed a habeas corpus application seeking orders compelling security agencies to disclose his whereabouts and produce him before the court.
According to information presented in court, the two men were released by their alleged abductors early Thursday morning, between 5am and 6am.
They subsequently began their journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the capital at approximately 6am after travelling for several hours.
On Friday, November 13, Maalim arrived at the Milimani Law Courts and was presented before the court as proceedings concerning the disappearance continued.
Abdi, however, was receiving medical attention for minor injuries reportedly sustained during his disappearance and the journey back to Nairobi.
His family lawyer, Senior Counsel Eric Theuri, informed the court that Abdi was experiencing some pain but was expected to appear before the judge later that morning.
Theuri requested the court to allow the advocate to testify once he was ready, arguing that his account would be important in establishing the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The family also wants Maalim to give his account of the events, particularly where the two men were held and what happened before their release.
The development has provided some relief to Abdi’s family and colleagues, although several questions surrounding the incident remain unanswered.
Abdi’s Disappearance That Triggered National Concern
Abdi’s ordeal began in the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026, when he was allegedly seized by armed individuals along Muchai Road, off Ngong Road, in Nairobi.
According to information contained in court documents filed by his family, the advocate was driving his white Toyota Premio when unidentified individuals allegedly pursued and intercepted his vehicle.
The individuals were reportedly travelling in a black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and another black double-cabin vehicle.
Witness accounts presented to the court indicated that Abdi’s vehicle veered into a ditch before armed men allegedly approached him, removed him from the car and forced him into the Land Cruiser.
The incident reportedly happened at approximately 4am.
His vehicle was later discovered abandoned at the scene and subsequently towed to Kilimani Police Station.
The family reported the incident to the police and began efforts to establish his whereabouts.
However, his mobile phones remained switched off, leaving relatives uncertain about his safety and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
The disappearance quickly attracted attention because of the manner in which it was allegedly executed.
The reported use of armed individuals, multiple vehicles and tactical clothing raised concerns among lawyers and human rights advocates, who demanded an urgent investigation.
For several days, the family had no confirmed information about where Abdi was being held or who was responsible for his disappearance.
The uncertainty forced his relatives to seek judicial intervention, hoping that the courts would compel relevant security agencies to provide answers.
