The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lang’at to record a statement over the death of Albert Ojwang’, who died while in police custody.
On Monday, DIG Lang’at stepped aside from his role to allow for an impartial investigation, following public outrage and pressure from oversight bodies demanding accountability in the matter.
IPOA said it had established sufficient grounds to summon Lagat and assured the public that no one will be shielded from prosecution. It emphasized that all those found culpable, regardless of rank, will face the law.
In a statement, IPOA confirmed that Lang’at has been directed to appear before its investigators as part of the ongoing inquiries, signaling a more aggressive push to ensure accountability in a case that has caused national outrage.
So far, IPOA has recorded statements from 20 police officers, including Central Police Station’s Deputy OCS, Inspector Samuel Ng’ang’a, who was arrested on June 17 and is being held at Muthaiga Police Station.
Two other officers, OCS Chief Inspector Samson Talaam and Constable James Mukhwana, have already been arraigned in connection with the same matter.
Additionally, IPOA has implicated civilians, among them Kelvin Mutisya Mutava, who allegedly interfered with CCTV footage. Three inmates; Brian Mwaniki Njue, Collins Karani, and Gin Ammitou, have also appeared in court to assist with the investigation.
The Authority said it has sought mobile phone data from service providers and is analyzing DVR footage from Central Police Station, along with biological samples submitted to the Government Chemist.
IPOA said it was working closely with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and expects to complete investigations and submit the charge file early next week.