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Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has stepped aside pending investigations into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died while in custody at Central Police Station in Nairobi.
In a statement issued on Monday, Lagat said his decision will enable transparent and independent investigations into the incident.
“In the good and conscious thought of my role and responsibilities as The Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Service, and in view of the ongoing investigations on the unfortunate incident of the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang, I have today opted to step aside from the office of the Deputy Inspector General – Kenya Police Service pending completion of investigations.”
He added that the functions of the office will be performed by his deputy until the probe is concluded.
Lagat pledged full cooperation with investigators and expressed his condolences to Ojwang’s family.
“I undertake to provide any support that may be required of me during the investigations of the unfortunate incident. I offer immense condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Ojwang for their great loss,” he said.
Ojwang was reported dead on June 8 after being held at Central Police Station.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has since launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
So far, Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talam and police constable James Mukhwana have been arrested in connection with the case.
