Detained Constable Mukhwana Spills Beans About Albert Ojwang's Death

Detained Constable Mukhwana Spills Beans About Albert Ojwang’s Death

Eliud Lagat, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, could face legal consequences after being linked to the death of blogger Albert Ojwang.

The case surrounding Ojwang has taken many turns since the blogger’s death was disclosed on June 8.

The latest allegations are expected to stir more ripples among the hierarchy at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, where Ojwang is believed to have died.

On Monday, June 16, Police Constable James Mukwana, the first person detained in connection with Ojwang’s killing, provided a detailed description of events.

His testimony tied prominent figures to the death, including DIG Lagat and Central Police Station OCS Samsom Talaam.

James Mukhwana's full statement to IPOA.

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According to the constable’s disturbing story, he was summoned to the office of his boss, OCS Talaam, on June 7.

Mukhwana was informed that DIG Lagat had directed that a suspect arrive at approximately 8 p.m.

The culprit was meant to be ‘dealt with’ according to directions from above.

The constable then inquired about what would happen if things went wrong and was informed that as a junior officer, he was only following orders.

At around 9 p.m., a black Subaru with Ojwang in handcuffs arrived at the Central Police Station.

According to the constable’s report to IPOA, the OCS was contacted to authenticate the identity of the suspect and confirmed that Ojwang was definitely the person who would be “disciplined.”

Ojwang was subsequently booked as a suspect at 9:20 p.m., and what followed, according to the constable, was a violent torture session by four policemen, all of whom are now in police prison.

According to Mukhwana, each officer was offered Ksh2,000 to carry out the torture.

The constable also revealed that shortly after booking Ojwang, he heard loud screaming coming from his cell.

He went over and discovered the suspect in a dreadful situation, with blood streaming from his mouth.

At this moment, the constable states he asked the deputy OCS to rush the suspect to the hospital.

It is unclear whether the petition was delayed or ignored, as Ojwang died just a few hours later.

On June 8, the constable in question reported receiving multiple calls from his colleagues inquiring if he had heard about Ojwang’s death.

He claimed to have been assured by the OCS that everything was fine, only for things to unravel a few days later.

On June 11, the constable was summoned by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), where he provided a false version of the events as part of an agreed-upon effort among officers to conceal the truth.

Danstan Omari is asking IPOA serious questions: why rush to prosecute James Mukhwana when the investigation is still ongoing? Why target a low-ranking officer who cannot order anyone to do anything?

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However, internal criticism began to fall on the constable, who claimed to have returned to IPOA on June 12 to record a new, genuine testimony.

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The officer reportedly admitted to being filled with guilt in the days following Ojwang’s death.

In what was undoubtedly a final emotional thought, the policeman stated that Ojwang was never meant to be killed, but rather punished.

“Those were the instructions from OCS Talaam, who got directives from DIG Lagat,” he stated. “My apologies to Ojwang’s family. May God be with you,” he said in his statement to IPOA.

Meanwhile, hours before the discovery, DIG Lagat said that he will stand down from his position to allow for proper inquiries into the incident.

Detained Constable Mukhwana Spills Beans About Albert Ojwang’s Death

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