- Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat said that only the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) could decide if he should be charged in connection with the death of Blog Albert Ojwang
- He denied involvement in allegations of arrest, torture and murder of the deceased, citing the results of an IPOA and DPP investigation that blamed him
- Lagat claimed that the allegations against him were scandals and had no evidence, insisting that his only position could not make him accountable
The legal war with great tension over the death of the blogger Albert Ojwang has taken a new direction again.
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This is after Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat defended himself against the call.
Through his lawyer Cecil Miller, Lagat claimed that forcing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to release the charges would have been to take the constitutional authority.
He added that the move would set a dangerous example that threatens the freedom of prosecution.
“The complainant’s request to demand that this court force the DPP to sue the 11th complainant is an inappropriate attempt to take responsibility for an independent institution. Part of his defense read.
Lagat, who has denied involvement in allegations of the arrest, torture and assassination of Ojwang ‘, said that the Independent Police Management Authority (IPOA) and the DPP conducted a thorough investigation.
Is the presence of Lagat in the office illegal?
According to him, the results of the investigation removed all the blame, with charges being filed only against other convicted people.
The senior officer said he voluntarily withdraws from his official duties to allow for independent investigation, emphasizing that his continued service in the national police service did not violate any provisions of the Constitution.
“The general accusations that I am the main suspect is a scandal and they have no proof of investigation. The law does not involve a person and offense simply because of rank or position, without evidence of personal involvement,” He insisted.
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Was Lagat involved in the death of Albert Ojwang ‘?
Court documents also indicate that Lagat was not at the scene, he did not issue any illegal orders, and his role as DIG was only administrative in relation to the responsibilities of the order.
He emphasized that he had no direct involvement in the incident.
Lagat added that the complainants’ claims that he is responsible for the arrest, torture and assassination of the blogger simply because his position has no direct, environmental, or conceptual evidence.
He called on the court to maintain constitutional boundaries that protect the freedom of prosecution and prevent institutions from crossing the boundaries of their jurisdiction.
Should Deputy Inspector General Lagat be brought to court with personal charges?
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that four human rights activists went to court to ask permission to sue Lagat in connection with the killing of Ojwang ‘.
They claimed that government investigators were deliberately delaying the case.
The activists claimed that the suspension of low -ranking officials involved in the arrest of Ojwang ‘was a tactic to protect Lagat, who they believe was the main protagonist.
In their request, they asked the court to stop Lagat from entering his office, saying his position could give him an opportunity to interfere with Ojwang’s death.
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