Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has held off on commenting definitively about the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Eliud Lagat amid mounting pressure over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
Speaking on Monday, June 16, 2025, Murkomen maintained a cautious tone, saying, “We will cross that bridge when we get there,“ in response to questions about Lagat’s fate, signalling a wait-and-see approach as the situation unfolds.
His remarks come as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) intensifies investigations into the incident that has sparked public outrage and demands for accountability.
He noted that DIG Lagat is a seasoned police officer who understands what it takes to carry out matters of investigations, whether his conduct will act, and if his position will affect the ongoing investigations into the death of Ojwang’.
“The investigations on the death of Ojwang’ are going on with IPOA. IPOA is doing its part in terms of investigations. DIG Lagat is a seasoned police officer who understands what it takes to carry out matters of investigations and whether his conduct will act and/or whether his position can affect the ongoing investigations,” Murkomen added.
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