DIG Eliud Lagat Faces Private Prosecution Over Albert Ojwang’s Death


(Photo Courtesy: DIG Eliud Kipkoech) 

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Kipkoech Lagat is facing a new legal challenge after human rights activists filed a petition at Milimani Law Court seeking private prosecution against him.

 The petition accuses investigative agencies of failing to properly investigate the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang.

The petitioners want the court to allow private prosecution of DIG Lagat for the alleged murder of Ojwang.

They claim the police investigation was corrupt and biased, especially after DIG Lagat’s involvement in related proceedings.

On June 9, Inspector-General Douglas Kanja confirmed that DIG Lagat was the complainant in a case that led to Ojwang’s arrest in Homa Bay over allegations of false publication. 

Ojwang’s social media account, with over 13,000 followers, was said to have published unsubstantiated claims accusing the DIG of corruption.

Ojwang died shortly after his arrest under unclear circumstances, sparking public outrage. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) confirmed that Ojwang was murdered. 

Petitioners argue that internal police disciplinary processes are insufficient to handle the case and want the court to bar DIG Lagat from interfering with investigations or contacting witnesses.

Separately, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohammed Amin named Samson Taalam, Officer Commanding Central Police Station, as the prime suspect.

 Amin said Ojwang was never officially booked into custody because Taalam refused to process him. Inspector-General Kanja later apologised for earlier claims that Ojwang’s death was a suicide.

The case continues to develop as pressure mounts on the police leadership over the handling of Ojwang’s death.

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