IPOA summons DIG Lagat over Ojwang’ death in custody
Lagat had earlier stepped aside, saying the move was made in “good and conscious thought” in light of his role and responsibilities.
Lagat had earlier stepped aside, saying the move was made in “good and conscious thought” in light of his role and responsibilities.
Raila took to his official X account to express condolences following the death of former chief and revered Kaya elder Mzee Gideon Baya Mung’aro, father of Kilifi Governor Gideon Maitha Mung’aro.
Sifuna announced that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties had collapsed in light of the death of Albert Ojwang.
Speaking at Sambut Primary School in Kamagut Ward during an event focused on youth and women empowerment, Sakaja addressed the killing of media associate Ojwang.
Instead of acting swiftly as expected in a critical medical emergency, the police officers delayed for over 24 minutes before moving Ojwang from their vehicle into Mbagathi Hospital.
The death adds to a string of troubling deaths behind police walls.
IPOA confirmed that Ojwang died inside the Central Police Station and maintained that the CCTV system at OCS's office had been interfered.
Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, IPOA’s investigating officer, Abdirahman Jibril, told the court that releasing Mukhwana could interfere with ongoing investigations and influence witnesses.
Kindiki said there must be personal accountability over the controversial death of Ojwang, who died while in police custody.
Police Constable James Mukhwana of Central Police Station was arrested on Thursday, June 12, by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) in coordination with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (I...
Amin said Taalam is linked to a questionable suicide narrative and failed to book the suspect at the station.
The protesters are demanding the removal of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat over the controversial death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang.