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DIG Lagat on the spot over Albert Ojwang's death

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. [File, Standard]

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat is under scrutiny following the arrest and mysterious death of online influencer and teacher, Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody.

In a bid to quell public speculation, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed that Lagat, who heads the Kenya Police Service (NPS), was behind the complaint that led to Ojwang’s arrest in Homa Bay. The 27-year-old was later transferred to Nairobi, where he died in custody within hours.

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