Albert Ojwang’s Father Accuses DPP Ingonga of Shielding DIG Lagat From Murder Charges
He says there is overwhelming evidence linking the senior officer to his son’s arrest, torture and killing.
He says there is overwhelming evidence linking the senior officer to his son’s arrest, torture and killing.
Lagat argued that the case seeking his removal is premature and legally unfounded, describing it as disruptive to police operations and aimed at achieving “populist rather than legal goals.”
IPOA Chairperson Issack Hassan categorically denied the circulating reports, describing them as “misleading” and emphasizing that investigations into Ojwang’s death remain “active.”
In declining to grant the interim orders, Justice Mwita emphasized the importance of due process, stating that all parties must be heard before any substantive decision can be made on the matter.
Inspector-General Douglas Kanja confirmed Lagat’s reinstatement yesterday evening, stating he expected to see the senior officer back at Vigilance House today following his clearance by all investigations.
Investigations by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and Internal Affairs Unit have not yet produced evidence directly linking Lagat to Ojwang’s murder.
Sources indicate that he has been operating as a de facto police chief, making key decisions on deployments, promotions, and transfers.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat to record a statement over the controversial death of teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang. Ojwang, who died in custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on June 7, was reportedly arrested after DIG Lagat filed a complaint accusing him of […]
IPOA has revealed that all 17 police officers involved in the arrest, transportation, and detention of the late Albert Ojwang are now considered murder suspects with active investigations ongoing.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja maintains his deputy will only step aside if directly implicated in ongoing IPOA investigations into Albert Ojwang’s controversial death in police custody Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has firmly defended his decision to keep Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat in office, despite mounting public pressure and street protests demanding his […]
Inside the forest, sources allege Ojwang was beaten unconscious—kicked, punched, and assaulted while handcuffed—by a group of officers that included a senior police figure and his driver.
The officers claim they took immediate action to rush Ojwang to hospital upon noticing his poor health condition, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
“It has been confirmed that before the booking, the report office personnel called the OCS, who declined to book the suspect,” Amin told senators.