- George Wajackoyah claimed the suspension of deputy IG Eliud Lagat, questioning why the complainant in the case of blogger Albert Ojwang ‘was still attending a police meeting with the media
- The Roots Party leader challenged IG Kanja to publicly mention them and suspend all officers involved in Ojwang’s arrest
- The Jackoyah called for the US Miranda decision against Arizona to question whether Ojwang was informed about his rights during his arrest
- He criticized the decision to transport Ojwang from Homa Bay to Nairobi, saying the move raised red procedural and constitutional flags
Nairobi – The leader of the roots party George Wajackoyah He has joined a further call for accountability in connection with the death of 26 -year -old blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang.
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The extremist politician has called for a immediate suspension of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat.
Why the Jackoyah wants Lagat to be stopped at work
During an interview on 47 television on Monday, June 9, the Jackoyah said he was shocked to find that Lagat, the same officer who filed a complaint that led to Ojwang ‘arrest, was standing with Inspector General Douglas Kanja at a police meeting with the media to inform the public about the case.
“I am very sad; it is very encouraging. The Jackoyah said.
In his style of stigma, the Jackoyah did not hesitate when he raised important legal and procedural questions about the role that Lagat has continued to carry out, even after it was revealed that his complaint was directly linked to Ojwang’s arrest and his death in the hands of the police.
“Why is Lagat still attending press conferences? The Jackoyah put the pool.
He wanted Dig Lagat to be suspended immediately to allow neutral investigations.
He has also called for all officers involved in Ojwang’s arrest ‘to be publicized and suspended.
“Lagat should be suspended immediately to return home until the investigation is conducted. Officers who went to Homa Bay, if they were DCItheir names should be publicly announced as well as they should be suspended immediately. Have they suspended the wrong people, ” The leader of the Roots party commented.
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Did the process of arresting Ojwang fulfill legal standards
According to police, Ojwang was arrested Homa Bay on Saturday, June 7, by DCI officials on allegations of false publication.
He was transported to Nairobi and detained at the Police Station at 9:35 pm under the OB 136/7/6 of 2025.
He was later found to have lost consciousness in his cell during regular inspection and was declared dead in hospital.
IG Kaja confirmed that his arrest was fueled by complaints from Dig Lagat, who claimed Ojwang ruined him on social networks.
Since then Kanja has defended the arrest of the people as legitimate and stated that appropriate procedures were followed.
But the Jackoyah did not agree, making the historic decision of Miranda against Arizona as an example of how the suspects should be informed about their rights.
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He questioned whether Ojwang was told the reason for his arrest, if he had access to legal attorneys, and if the arrested officers followed the appropriate procedure.
“In this case, if the complainant was Lagat, he really put it on Ob? We need to see that Ob because he was a complainant. Did he write that statement? We need to see that statement. Did he have evidence? We need to see the evidence. The Jackoya said.
He also questioned why Ojwang was transported from Homa Bay to Nairobi, rather than being dealt with internally.
Why Gachagua wants Lagat to be stopped at work
His remarks add to the growing public outcry that includes the statements of the former deputy president Rigathi Gachaguawho has also pointed a finger at Dig Lagat.
Gachagua referred to Ojwang’s death as a “brutal murder” and accused Lagat of conducting torture rooms at Kamukunji stations and the police station.
He claimed that the continued presence of Lagat in the office undermines the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
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