Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi has raised serious concerns over the mysterious disappearance of content creator Billy Simani, known as Crazy Nairobian. Days after Simani was reportedly abducted, Itumbi has revealed that the police remain unsure of his whereabouts.
The drama began with the arrest of Wafula Bwire, whom Itumbi initially mistook for Simani. Bwire had been detained for allegedly threatening a senior public official but was released after the complaint was withdrawn.
Stephen Kariuki, who faced similar charges in Nakuru, was also freed. Despite these developments, the whereabouts of Crazy Nairobian remain unknown, heightening public anxiety.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Itumbi clarified, “The content creator arrested for threatening a senior public servant is Wafula Bwire – he was freed this evening after the complaint was withdrawn. His relatives received him. Also freed was Stephen Kariuki, who was being held in Nakuru on a similar offense.”
Following this clarification, Itumbi appealed to the public for any information regarding Simani’s location.
“So, where is Billy? Anyone with details on where he was arrested, please DM. Let us trace him. I have also requested the police to check if Billy Simani is in their custody,” he added.
Pressure has been mounting on Itumbi from X users, particularly after influencer Osama Otero hosted a discussion holding Itumbi accountable for the influencer’s fate.
Earlier, Itumbi had claimed Simani was released on a free bond after the withdrawal of the complaint, stating, “Asante, for the withdrawal of the complaint. Crazy Nairobian was released on Free Bond. Enjoy Freedom Billy.”
However, this declaration was followed by reports of Simani’s abduction, allegedly due to his outspoken criticism of the Finance Bill 2024.
In a twist, Itumbi revealed that the arrest was linked to threatening messages sent by Simani. He expressed his disagreement with the severity of the response, emphasizing, “I am of the view that insults are part of free speech. Insulting and criticizing public servants should not be treated as a crime. I will leave the jury to decide if sending threatening messages should be treated as a crime. I would personally not bother to report to police, but that I leave to the courts to determine.”