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The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a press statement addressing the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang.
The statement, released on Sunday, June 8, 2025, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, confirmed that Albert Omondi Ojwang was lawfully arrested by DCI detectives for false publication and placed in custody.
While in custody, the suspect sustained head injuries after hitting his head against the cell wall, the statement further explained. Police officers on duty promptly noticed the injuries and rushed him to Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
NPS, however, informed the public that an independent investigation has been launched to examine the circumstances surrounding his death, reflecting the NPS’s commitment to upholding human rights and constitutional standards.
“The National Police Service (NPS) has noted reports circulating on social media regarding the death of a suspect allegedly in custody at Central Police Station, Nairobi,” the statement read in part.
“In line with statutory requirements, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into the incident,” it added.
“NPS reaffirms its commitment to upholding constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms,” said Muchiri Nyaga, Director of Corporate Communication and NPS Spokesperson.
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Kenneth Mwenda
Kenneth Mwenda is a digital writer with over five years of experience. He graduated in February 2022 with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from The Co-operative University of Kenya. He has written news and feature stories for platforms such as Construction Review Online, Sports Brief, Briefly News, and Criptonizando. In 2023, he completed a course in Digital Investigation Techniques with AFP. He joined K24 Digital in May 2025. For inquiries, he can be reached at [email protected].
