The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) has made a breakthrough in the investigation into the death of social media influencer Albert Ojwang’, identifying three suspects linked to the case and requesting their arrest.
This significant development was disclosed by National Security and Administration Committee chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo during a session of the National Assembly ahead of the national budget reading. Tongoyo revealed that Ipoa had officially requested the assistance of the Inspector General of Police to apprehend the suspects, signaling an intensifying pursuit of justice in the high-profile case.
“In fact, Ipoa is seeking to arrest three suspects as we speak and has requested the assistance of the Inspector General of Police to effect the arrests,” Tongoyo informed the House. He assured legislators that substantial progress had been made and requested time until Tuesday next week to present a comprehensive report.
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula praised the committee’s work, noting its diligent efforts in holding police officials accountable. “I was following the committee proceedings, and I must say the team did a fantastic job in questioning the police officers,” Wetang’ula stated.
The committee has already held closed-door sessions with key figures in law enforcement, including Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin.
During the briefing, Kanja confirmed that if Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat is implicated by the ongoing investigation, he will step aside to facilitate a transparent process. “Every person whose name is mentioned as having played any role in the death of the late Albert Ojwang’ must record a statement and give their side,” Kanja said. “If the DIG is going to be mentioned, then definitely he will make a statement… and step aside if necessary.”
The probe into Ojwang’s death has drawn significant public interest, with calls for accountability and transparency growing louder. With Ipoa now seeking arrests, attention is focused on whether justice will be served in a case that has underscored concerns about police conduct and oversight in Kenya.
