The Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) Douglas Kanja has interdicted several police officers following the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang’ while in custody.
In a statement on Monday, June 9, 2025, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga revealed that the interdictions would pave the way for independent investigations into the incidents surrounding Albert’s death.
“The National Police Service (NPS) wishes to inform the public that, following the tragic death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody at Central Police Station, Nairobi, and to ensure a thorough, impartial, and expeditious investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA),” the statement reads in part.
Among those interdicted are the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Central Police Station, the duty officer on Saturday, June 7, 2025, the officer in charge of watching over the cells, all officers on duty at the report office and any other officer on duty during the incident.
Any police officer who was involved in the handling of the deceased has also been interdicted.
“The Inspector General of the National Police has ordered the interdiction of the following officers with immediate effect: The Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Central Police Station, the duty officer on duty during the night in question, the cell sentry on duty at the time, all officers who were on duty at the report office that night and any other officer found to have been on duty or otherwise involved during the incident, the statement reads.
“The NPS remains committed to upholding the rule of law, human rights, transparency and accountability within the Service. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”
