Monday, June 16, 2025 - Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Kipkoech Lagat has officially stepped aside from his role as pressure mounts over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ in police custody.
In a statement released Monday, Lagat said he had taken the
decision "in good and conscious thought," citing the public interest
and the gravity of his office.
His exit follows weeks of growing outrage and calls for
accountability after Ojwang’s controversial arrest and death.
Ojwang’ was arrested and taken into custody after Lagat
filed a defamation complaint against him.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja told the Senate
last week that the arrest followed online posts accusing Lagat of corruption
and linking him to the purchase of a $2.6 million Dubai property.
Meanwhile, Central Police Station OCS Samson Taalam and
Constable James Mukhwana have been arrested in connection with the case.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has also
detained three civilian suspects - Gin Ammitou Abwao, Collins Karani Ireri and
Brian Mwaniki Njue - alleged to have been used by police to assault Ojwang’.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had earlier
stated that IPOA was still investigating and no conclusive evidence had yet
emerged to justify Lagat’s resignation, but acknowledged the public pressure.
“DIG Lagat is a seasoned officer who understands the
requirements of investigations.
Whether his position impacts the ongoing probe is for IPOA to determine.”
“If the situation changes, we will cross that bridge when we
get there,” said Murkomen.
Lagat's decision marks a turning point in what has become
one of Kenya’s most high-profile police abuse cases in recent years.
1 Comments
This the most imbecile thug that needs to be hanged in public together with the proboscis monkey at statehouse.
ReplyDeleteThis the shit that comes with idiots of the Kipsigis, Nandi and Marakwet. People should not say it the Kalenjin doing the atrocities of the proboscis monkey ruto with his killer squads. The pubic should squally say it's the Kipsigis, Nandis and Marakwets that form this ruto killers thugs.
It's time the citizens of the republic of Kenya should burn these fools in those Subaru cars abducting Kenyans.
This thug should be beaten and killed as he killed the young man as he did.
He should no be seen enjoying life but directed straight to abyss and ask Lucifer to give him job here if that will be possible.
Ruto, resign and return all that you've looted to date: you are full of shit!