The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has confirmed that all officers linked to the arrest, transfer, and detention of the late Albert Ojwang, including Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, will be required to record statements as investigations into his death in police custody intensify.
Ojwang’s case has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for accountability within the National Police Service, following reports that he died under unclear circumstances while in custody. IPOA, the civilian oversight body mandated to investigate misconduct by police officers, has assured the public that no one will be spared in the ongoing probe.
“As per our mandate, everyone involved in the chain of events leading up to Mr. Ojwang’s death will be required to provide a formal statement,” IPOA said in a statement on Wednesday. “This includes senior officers who may have had oversight roles.”
The Authority added that it is working closely with other investigative agencies and promised to make its findings public once the inquiry is complete.
Ojwang’s family has been demanding justice, insisting that his death was not accidental. Human rights groups have also weighed in, calling for swift and transparent investigations.
The IPOA’s announcement marks a significant step in what could become a landmark case on police accountability in Kenya.