By Reporter
Isiolo Governor Guyo in Hot Soup: Arrest Looms After Kidnap, Assault Allegations
Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Abdi Hassan Guyo has once again found himself at the centre of controversy, this time not for politics, but for alleged criminal activities. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has ordered his arrest and arraignment, alongside seven of his close allies, in connection with charges of kidnapping, assault, and robbery with violence.
According to the ODPP statement dated 5th September 2025, Guyo and his team stormed Outback Hotel in Maanzoni, Machakos County, where former Isiolo County Chief Officer of Health, Abdirahaman Mohamed, and 15 MCAs were meeting to discuss the Governor’s impeachment. Acting on Guyo’s orders, the group allegedly attacked Mr Abdirahaman, disarmed him, and bundled him into a vehicle before driving him to the Ruai Sewage area, where he was blindfolded, beaten, and abandoned.
In the scuffle, Mr Abdirahaman reportedly lost a licensed Glock pistol with 15 rounds, an iPhone 16, and KSh 70,000 in cash. CCTV footage has since placed Governor Guyo and his associates at the scene, leaving little room for denial.
The DPP has now directed the DCI to apprehend and arraign Guyo together with Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticah, Dade Boru, Abdirashid Ali Diba alias Ngila, Abdinur Dima Jiilo, Ahmed Duale, Josephat Mwangi Komu, and Yusuf Maina. They are to face serious charges of Kidnapping with Intent to Cause Grievous Harm and Robbery with Violence.
Political Mockery
For a man who has spent years chest-thumping and dismissing critics, it seems Governor Guyo’s rule of fear has finally caught up with him. Instead of building roads, hospitals, and schools, the Governor is now busy “building cases” for himself in courtrooms.
It is indeed ironic that the man who claimed to “protect Isiolo people” could not even protect himself from CCTV cameras. Now the same arrogance he flaunted might be what escorts him to the dock.
As Isiolo residents say, “mtu akishindwa na maendeleo, hujaribu vitisho.” Guyo’s threats might have silenced critics in Isiolo politics for a while, but this time, even his political theatrics won’t silence the law.
