- Albert Ojwang ‘was found dead in his police cell more than an hour after being detained, under the circumstances that contradict the official police details
- Investigators found blood contaminated clothing and personal objects from the Ojwang cell, with blood and water spilled on the walls of the cells and floors
- IPOA launched an investigation with six officers being suspended while protests demanding justice, reviving national concerns about police violence and freedom of expression
Nairobi: Albert Ojwang ‘, a blogger and a teacher, died at the hands of police under a confusing environment, thus creating national anger.
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He was arrested in Homa Bay County for allegedly publishing false information about Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat on his X -platform.
Did Albert Ojwang ‘stayed for a long time in the cells?
Ojwang ‘was transferred to a police station in Nairobi, where he died later.
According to the events, he was detained at 2.35 am and his death was officially recorded at one hour and ten minutes later at 3.45 am.
While his family was awaiting a corpse, they revealed that Ojwang’s body had serious head injuries, swelling, bruises and bleeding – a result that contradicted police allegations that he died after hitting his head on the cell wall.
Examination photos from the eight cameras installed in the entire station, especially those that follow the gate and the reporting area near the cells, are now considered essential in rebuilding the events that led to his death.
What did Ipoa get from the cells in Albert Ojwang?
Investigators have also found several items from cells, including black tops and visible blood marks, white cooled crocs, water bottle, maroon sweater, jag, transparent plastic cup, and glass.
Blood was found when it was painted on the walls and floor of the cells, as well as water, which raised more concern about the origin of Ojwang’s last times.
The Independent Police Management Authority (IPOA) has initiated an official investigation, and several officers who were suspended have been suspended.
Meanwhile, following his death, The procession It broke out in Nairobi, with protesters demanding justice and transparency, but faced tear gas from anti -violence police.
Ojwang’s death has sparked public debate on government accountability, security of detained inmates, and suppressing digital speech.
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