A fresh twist has emerged in the case involving the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang, following a shocking revelation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). The authority confirmed that crucial CCTV footage from the Office of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) had been tampered with — raising serious concerns over a possible cover-up.
This revelation was made by IPOA’s Deputy Chairperson, Ann Wanjiku, during a Senate session held on Wednesday, June 11. Wanjiku appeared before the Senate to share findings from IPOA’s investigations into the controversial circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death.
Wanjiku disclosed that IPOA only became aware of Ojwang’s death through media reports and an official police signal sent by Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja.
She explained that IPOA launched an immediate investigation after the news broke, and this probe uncovered numerous discrepancies in the initial account given by the National Police Service (NPS).
“One of the key findings was that the CCTV systems inside the OCS’s office had been interfered with,” Wanjiku stated, highlighting how the footage — which could have been vital in determining what really happened to Ojwang — had been tampered with.
IPOA was also able to identify the officers who were directly involved in Ojwang’s arrest. The group consisted of five officers — including three senior police commanders and two sergeants.
According to the timeline provided by IPOA, on June 7, a team of officers apprehended Ojwang at around 2:30 pm at Lida Centre in Homa Bay County. He was initially taken to Mawego Police Station.
However, later that evening, he was moved to Central Police Station, where records show that he was officially booked at 9:31 pm.
Despite IPOA’s efforts to reconstruct the events, many questions remain unanswered — especially concerning the condition in which Ojwang was brought to Nairobi and what happened to him afterward.
IPOA’s admission that they only learned of the case through external sources further fueled the Senate’s frustration.
During the heated Senate session, Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua demanded detailed explanations, particularly seeking clarity on where Ojwang was first detained upon arrival in Nairobi. He questioned whether Ojwang was still in good health at the time of his booking at Central Police Station.
“Who tampered with the CCTV footage on the night of the incident? Don’t tell us you don’t know. If you really have no idea, then that alone is a serious problem, Mr. Inspector General,” Senator Wambua challenged.
There was also concern about the fate of the five officers involved in Ojwang’s arrest. While IPOA mentioned that the officers had recorded statements, there was no information on any further action taken against them.
Nominated Senator Veronica Waheti also raised doubts over the CCTV footage situation. She pointed out that an important and high-security facility like Central Police Station should have backup systems in place to prevent the complete loss of video footage, even if someone attempts to tamper with it.
Meanwhile, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen came under fire for his silence following the troubling death of Ojwang.
Senators demanded to know why he had not spoken publicly or issued any directive. In response, CS Murkomen cited Article 245(4) of the Constitution, which, he argued, prevents him from instructing the Inspector General on investigations into specific criminal cases.
The case continues to stir national outrage, with lawmakers and the public demanding transparency, justice, and immediate answers on what led to Albert Ojwang’s death — and who may be responsible.
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