There has been a serious attempt to cover up the details surrounding the death of Albert Ojwang, a young teacher from Homa Bay who died while in police custody. One of the most alarming revelations is that an officer who gave a statement was clearly instructed not to mention Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.
This instruction shows just how far the system has gone to protect high-ranking officers, even when they are accused of serious crimes. Instead of pursuing justice, the focus seems to be on shielding those in power.
New reports have shown that a police officer named James Mukhwana was told to stay on duty past his normal hours. Sources claim the reason was to wait for a “special guest” who turned out to be Ojwang.
This alone raises serious questions. Why was such preparation necessary? What made Ojwang such a target that an officer had to wait for him after hours?
These are the questions that are making many believe that his arrest and eventual death may have been planned in advance.
Before his arrest, Ojwang had clashed with DIG Eliud Lagat, and it now appears this clash may have sealed his fate. The link between his arrest and the senior officer is too strong to ignore.
What makes this worse is that Mukhwana was allegedly sent money by a senior officer and was later seen drinking alcohol at the police canteen as he waited. These details point to a well-organized plan, not an accident or routine arrest.
In his statement to IPOA, Mukhwana confessed that he was told to leave out the name of Eliud Lagat, who had given the order to torture Ojwang. This alone is enough to show that there was a deliberate move to hide the truth. If Lagat was innocent, why remove his name from the statement?
It now appears that the National Police Service, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and even IPOA have all played a part in covering up the real story. Instead of finding justice for Albert Ojwang, they seem to have worked hard to protect one man DIG Lagat.
This disturbing case reminds Kenyans of other stories involving forced disappearances, illegal detentions, and unexplained deaths connected to police officers. It shows that many junior officers are still forced to follow illegal orders from above because they fear the consequences of speaking out. It also proves that despite years of promises, the police force still has officers who abuse their power with no consequences.
Albert Ojwang’s death cannot be treated like just another case. The truth is out there, and people are watching closely. This impunity must end, and the only way forward is for DIG Lagat and all officers involved to be arrested and prosecuted. Only then can justice truly be served and the trust of the public restored.
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