Albert Ojwang: Police Explain Circumstances Leading to X Influencer's Mysterious Death after Arrest
- The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that Albert Omondi Ojwang was arrested for allegedly publishing false information
- According to the NPS, Ojwang sustained head injuries while at the Central Police Station before being rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival
- Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has already launched investigations into the matter
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Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a statement regarding the mysterious death of Albert Omondi Ojwang.
Source: Facebook
In a statement on Sunday, June 8, police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed that Albert had been arrested and booked at the Central Police Station.
Did Albert Ojwang die in police custody?
Nyaga appeared to dismiss claims that the social media influencer died in custody.
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According to Nyaga, the social media influencer was arrested for publishing false information.
Police said the suspect injured himself after hitting his head on the cell wall before he was rushed to Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
"NPS confirms that Albert Omond Ojwang was lawfully arrested by DCI detectives for false publication and placed in custody. While in custody, the suspect sustained head injuries after hitting his head against the cell wall. Police officers on duty promptly noticed the injuries and rushed him to Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival," Nyaga said.
The police spokesperson revealed that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has already launched investigations into the matter.
Amid questions over Ojwang's mysterious death, Nyaga stated that NPS is committed to upholding the constitutional standards of human rights.
"In line with statutory requirements, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the incident. NPS reaffirms its commitment to upholding constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms,' he stated.
Source: Twitter
How did Albert Ojwang's father learn about his death?
As reported earlier, Meshack Opiyo, Albert’s father, emotionally narrated how his son was arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Addressing the press outside Central Police Station, Opiyo broke down in tears as he recounted how police handcuffed Albert at their home while having lunch with the family after returning from the farm.
Opiyo claimed the detectives disclosed to him that Albert had abused one of their bosses on X (formerly Twitter).
He said the officer claimed his son had used social media to spread claims that their boss was corrupt.
Upon arrival in Nairobi on Sunday, June 8, officers at Central Police Station kept him waiting for hours, claiming they were taking roll call.
After several hours, Opiyo received the sad news at 10am that his son had died in hospital from self-inflicted injuries after hitting himself against the wall.
Opiyo cast doubt on the police’s claims, calling for an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his son’s death.
The family lawyer also cast doubts on the statement by the police about the young social media user's death.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
