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The lawyer representing Albert Ojwang’s family has voiced deep concern over the visible injuries on the deceased’s body, suggesting potential foul play.
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Addressing the media outside City Mortuary, the lawyer detailed that Ojwang had significant trauma to his head, hands, and shoulders.
“His head was visibly swollen, especially around the forehead, nose, and ears,” he said, adding that blood was seen coming from Ojwang’s nose and mouth.
Ojwang died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, a case that has sparked national outcry and demands for justice.
The lawyer called for an independent investigation, citing inconsistencies and signs that contradict the official narrative.
By Monday morning, no official autopsy had been carried out. The lawyer said they had been informed that a postmortem was scheduled for later that day.
“We had a meeting with the Chief Government Pathologist’s office and agreed to return at 2 p.m. for the autopsy,” he said.
He also noted that the legal team had been gathering evidence since Sunday to better understand the circumstances leading to Ojwang’s death.
Ojwang was reportedly arrested in Homa Bay around 3 p.m. on Saturday and transferred to Nairobi. The family only learned of his death after following up on his whereabouts.
Initially told he died at Mbagathi Hospital, the lawyer disputed this claim. “From what we’ve gathered, Albert died while still in custody and was brought directly to the mortuary,” he said.
He also questioned why Ojwang was allegedly held in isolation and how he could have fatally injured himself.
As of Monday afternoon, the autopsy had not taken place, and pressure continues to mount for an independent and transparent investigation.
