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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is reportedly considering summoning Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of blogger Albert Ojwang.
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Although no official summons have been issued, a source familiar with the matter confirmed that IPOA is interested in recording a statement from Lagat, noting it could be key to the probe.
Lagat voluntarily stepped aside from his position on June 16, citing the ongoing inquiry. In a statement, he said his decision was made “in good and conscious thought” pending the investigation’s conclusion.
His deputy, former Nyanza Regional Police Commander Patrick Tito, has taken over in an acting capacity.
Ojwang is alleged to have died following an assault while in custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, where he was detained over social media posts.
Several suspects have since been arrested, although none have been formally charged.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja told senators on June 11 that investigations began after Ojwang posted allegations of corruption involving DIG Lagat.
Lagat had filed a complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on June 4, citing defamation under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act.
Senior Superintendent Hillary Mutai of the Serious Crimes Unit recorded Lagat’s statement that same day, while investigators also contacted the EACC and Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) for further verification.
CAK confirmed the social media account was active and linked to Ojwang, while the EACC clarified that Lagat was not under any formal corruption investigation.
