Nairobi, June 16- Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat has stepped aside from his role as investigation into the murder of Albert Ojwang’ intensifies.
In an official statement Lagat said:
“In the good and conscious thought of my role and responsibilities as The Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Service, and in view of the ongoing investigations on the unfortunate incident of the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang, I have today opted to step aside from the office of the Deputy inspector General – Kenya Police Service pending completion of investigations. The functions of the office will henceforth be perfomed by my deputy until completion of the investigations. I undertake to provide any support that may be required of me during the investigations of the unfortunate incident. I offer immense condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Ojwang for their great loss.”
Deputy IG Lagat has been at the center of the controversy since it emerged he was the initial complainant in the case that led to Ojwang’s arrest in Homa Bay, just days before the blogger’s death in police custody.
