The family of Billy Mwangi, a college student and blogger from Embu, experienced an emotional reunion this morning after their son returned home following a harrowing 15-day abduction.
Mwangi, who had been missing since December 21, 2024, was found safe and reunited with his loved ones at their residence in Majengo Estate, Embu.
BREAKING: Billy Mwangi also released this morning after going missing on 21st December in Embu, Kenya.
— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) January 6, 2025
“Thank God Larry. The boy is back physically intact,” his dad Gerald Mwangi tells me pic.twitter.com/zAelbKu4Gz
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The Abduction
The incident occurred at a barbershop in Embu town, where Mwangi was waiting for his turn to get a haircut. The circumstances of his abduction and whereabouts during the two-week period remain unclear at this time. A witness on X reported,
“It’s a joy here at majengo estate Embu after homecoming of Billy mwangi who was abducted last year. Billy has reunited with his family this morning 🌄we thank God.”
It's a joy here at majengo estate embu after homecoming of Billy mwangi who was abducted last year.
— Locksmith (@jonty_kulez) January 6, 2025
Billy has reunited with his family this morning 🌄we thank God pic.twitter.com/Rts8Bv2OWo
Emotional Homecoming
Touching photographs from the reunion show Mwangi, appearing calm and collected, embracing his family members who have spent the past two weeks in distress over his disappearance. His family members were seen supporting him both emotionally and physically during the heartfelt reunion.
