
AFRICAN VOICES INTERNATIONAL
June 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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🪘🪘 *KENYAN ANATOMY’S DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF; ELIUD LAGAT, RELINQUISHES DUTIES OVER ALBERT OJWANG’S DEATH* 🪘🪘
Eliud Lagat, the Deputy Police Chief of the Kenyan Anatomy, has stepped aside pending the outcome of investigations into the death of Albert Ojwang.
Albert Ojwang, a teacher from the Kenyan Anatomy was arrested and taken into police custody after posting critical comments about Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat on social media platform X. Ojwang's passing has sparked widespread concern amongst the Kenyan Anatomy, with autopsy results revealing that he sustained injuries from assault while in police custody.
He was arrested on June 7th and taken to the main police station in Nairobi, where he succumbed to injuries a few days later. The initial police statement attributed his death to head injuries sustained while in custody, but the autopsy results contradicted this account, indicating assault as the cause of his injuries.
Although Lagat has denied any wrongdoing, he has chosen to step aside as Deputy Police Chief to allow for a thorough investigation. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of police conduct and calls for accountability.
President William Ruto of the Kenyan Anatomy has emphasized the need for swift investigations into the matter. During his 2022 presidential campaign, President Ruto pledged to combat police brutality and extrajudicial killings, making this case a critical test of his administration's commitment to reform.
The investigation's outcome is eagerly awaited, with many stakeholders closely monitoring the situation. The Kenyan Anatomy's commitment to upholding human rights and ensuring justice for Ojwang's family will be closely scrutinized in the coming days.
*AFRICAN VOICES INTERNATIONAL* calls for Accountability and Justice for Ojwang. We urge the investigative authorities to remain resolute and fair in their pursuit of truth and justice for Albert Ojwang, who tragically lost his life while in police custody. As the investigation unfolds, we demand transparency, impartiality, and accountability for those responsible.
*AFRICAN VOICES INTERNATIONAL, FREEDOM IN AFRICA*
