UDA Senator Orders Ruto To Fire DIG Eliud Lagat
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has urged President William Ruto to fire Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following Albert Ojwang’s mysterious death.
Ojwang died while in police detention, in circumstances that have prompted a nationwide outcry.
During a heated plenary session in the Senate on Tuesday, Nyutu criticized the police for what he called a serious misuse of power, claiming that state machinery was used to settle a personal grievance.
Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay on Friday for reportedly publishing disparaging content against Lagat on social media platforms.
He was later taken to Nairobi and detained at the Central Police Station, where he died under mysterious circumstances.
“There was no reason why Ojwang was transported from Homa Bay to Nairobi just for a matter that was supposed to be civil,” Senator Nyutu told the House.
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“If somebody is accused of libel or mudslinging, it is a civil case. Lagat should have gone to court and sued for damages instead of abusing his office.”
Nyutu criticized the government for growing animosity toward dissenting voices, particularly among young people, and questioned the administration’s commitment to preserving democratic rights.
“This government is increasingly becoming intolerant, especially to young people. What is it that this government fears from young people?” he posed.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said that Ojwang was arrested following a complaint from DIG Lagat, who claimed his name had been “tarnished” on social media.
Kanja also revealed that senior officials at the Central Police Station had been detained in connection with the incident, pending investigations.
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“The reason why the late Albert Ojwang was arrested… is because there was a complaint launched by the DIG about his name being tarnished,” Kanja stated.
Despite the outcry, some have advocated for patience. Former police spokesperson Charles Owino stated that, while the incident was regretful, it was premature to demand Lagat’s resignation.
“There are procedures to be followed. Let investigations take their course,” Owino urged.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has since launched an investigation into the matter, promising a thorough probe to determine the cause of death and any misconduct by officers involved.
UDA Senator Orders Ruto To Fire DIG Eliud Lagat
