“Abducted for Justice?”: Ex-KDF Soldier Patrick Osoi Arrested After Launching Anti-Brutality Movement in Kenya

On Tuesday, Kenyan police arrested a former soldier named Patrick Osoi. He had just launched a new movement called Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI), which aimed to fight against police violence and injustice. Osoi is a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Special Forces soldier and also a veteran of the United States Army. 

His arrest happened shortly after the FBI movement was announced. A group of armed officers raided his home in what his supporters are calling an “abduction.” The arrest caused a lot of noise online, with his communications team demanding his immediate release. 

A message posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account said: “Free Patrick Osoi! H.E. Patrick Osoi was abducted last night by a group of heavily armed men. The reasons are still unknown.” 

By the next morning, his team managed to find him. He was being held at Muthaiga Police Station in Nairobi. Authorities say he is facing charges related to “preparing to commit a felony.” 

Before his arrest, Osoi posted a powerful message on social media. He explained why he created the FBI movement. He said it was meant to support victims of police brutality and former security officers who were punished for refusing to follow illegal orders. 

Osoi said he had served in the KDF, the National Intelligence Service (NIS), and the US Army. With this experience, he believed it was his duty to stand up for justice. His group was made up of former officers who had lost their jobs because they chose to stand with the people during anti-government protests. 

In his words: “We will fight for every Kenyan mistreated by rogue police, for families of those killed, and for officers neglected by the very system they served. This is a fight for justice.” 

He added that he was not afraid of the consequences of his actions. “I would rather die with my head high than live in modern-day slavery. No force can silence the truth. No walls can stand against the people who refuse to kneel.” 

One of his close allies is Police Constable Hiram Kimathi. Kimathi had earlier rejected a transfer order after refusing to carry out a “shoot order” from his superiors. He was moved from Kyumbi Police Station near Machakos Junction to Todonyang Police Station, a remote location near the Kenya–Ethiopia border. 

Another supporter of Osoi’s movement is Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as “Cop Shakur.” He was a prison officer who joined protests against the Finance Bill in June. After that, he was suspended and later arrested. 

Osoi’s arrest comes at a time when more and more Kenyans are raising their voices against police brutality and unfair treatment. Many human rights groups are also worried about the increasing cases of enforced disappearances and the arrest of people who speak out. 

Some see Osoi’s arrest as part of a bigger plan by the government to silence those who challenge it. Others believe this is a test of how far Kenya’s democracy can stretch when it comes to freedom of speech and political activism. 

The Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement may have just started, but it has already drawn attention. People online are calling for justice for Osoi and other former officers who supported him. 

Supporters are using hashtags like #FreePatrickOsoi and #StopPoliceBrutality to bring awareness to his case. Social media is full of angry posts, videos, and comments demanding his release. 

Meanwhile, Osoi’s words are echoing across the internet. Many people are sharing his emotional post about choosing to die standing rather than live kneeling. His story is inspiring many young Kenyans who feel voiceless. 

This arrest raises bigger questions about the state of freedom in Kenya. Are citizens allowed to speak out? Are soldiers and police officers allowed to refuse illegal orders? What happens to those who try to create change? 

These are questions the Kenyan government must answer. And as the world watches, the hope is that truth and justice will not be silenced. 

Osoi’s bravery has already made an impact. His arrest may silence him for now, but the movement he started is gaining power. Whether in a jail cell or not, his message continues to spread: “No walls can stand against the people who refuse to kneel.”