The suspicious death of blogger Albert Ojwang has taken a dramatic turn following revelations of conflicting police reports and tampered CCTV footage, casting doubt on the official police narrative.
Speaking before the National Assembly’s Security Committee, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Amin Mohammed named the officers involved in Ojwang’s booking at the Central Police Station on the night of June 7. According to Amin, a team of five officers from the DCI’s Serious Crimes Unit brought Ojwang to the station, where he was booked at 9:32pm by Police Constable (PC) Mohamed Rashid Abdullahi. PC Mokwana then reportedly escorted him to his cell.
However, discrepancies began emerging in the timeline. At 1:35am on June 8, PC Abdullahi made another entry, stating that Inspector Ng’ang’a and PC Kimani found Ojwang alone in his cell, shouting and kicking the walls. Strangely, just four minutes later, he was reported unconscious. Ojwang was rushed to Mbagathi Hospital and pronounced dead around 2:00am.
This timeline contradicts earlier police claims that Ojwang died from head injuries after repeatedly hitting his head against the cell wall. Even more troubling is another report indicating he was dead on arrival at 1:39am—before the 2:00am admission time.
Amin told MPs that Ojwang appeared “normal” during booking, yet internal sources allege he was already injured and bleeding at the time. An autopsy by government pathologist Dr. Bernard Midia revealed head trauma, neck compression, and extensive soft tissue injuries—strong indicators of foul play.
Ojwang had been arrested following a defamation complaint by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. His case has since sparked public outrage and intensified calls for police accountability.
In a further blow to the police narrative, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) revealed that critical CCTV footage from the Officer Commanding Station’s office had been tampered with.
As the DCI continues its investigation, the conflicting reports and lack of transparency have fueled suspicions of a cover-up. The National Assembly and oversight bodies are now under pressure to ensure justice for Ojwang’ and accountability within the police ranks.
