Investigations into the brutal murder of 31-year-old teacher Albert Ojwang have taken a new twist following the arrest of a second suspect a technician accused of tampering with crucial CCTV footage at Nairobi’s Central Police Station.
Sources close to Citizen Digital revealed that the unnamed technician was apprehended after it emerged that he was allegedly paid Ksh.3,000 to interfere with the surveillance system. The tampering is believed to have significantly hindered investigations into whether Ojwang was tortured and murdered within the police premises.
The development follows earlier reports by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which indicated that the probe into Ojwang’s death had been stalled due to missing footage, particularly from the office of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS). IPOA Vice Chair Anne Wanjiku, while addressing the Senate on Wednesday, disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed crucial surveillance material from the night of the incident could not be retrieved — a fact that raised alarm over a possible cover-up.
Ojwang was reported to have died under mysterious circumstances after being held at Central Police Station in Nairobi. His death sparked outrage, with human rights bodies and the public demanding accountability from law enforcement agencies.
The technician’s arrest comes days after the apprehension of Police Constable James Mukhwana, who was also attached to the Central Police Station. Mukhwana was arrested by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) of the National Police Service and IPOA and is expected to be charged with murder.
These arrests mark significant progress in the ongoing investigations, with pressure mounting on authorities to deliver justice for Ojwang and his family. IPOA has pledged to continue its probe and ensure accountability for any officers found complicit in the incident.
The case has reignited calls for reforms within the police service, particularly around the integrity of evidence management and the protection of civilians in custody. As the legal process unfolds, all eyes remain on the judiciary and oversight institutions to ensure justice is served.
