Police IG Statement on Death of Albert Omondi Ojwang in Jail

On Friday, 6th June 2025, Albert Omondi Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay County by DCI detectives for the offence of false publication.

Records indicate that he was transported to Nairobi, where he was questioned by officers from DCI Headquarters on Saturday. He was later booked at Central Police Station under Occurrence Book (OB) Number 136/7/6/2025 at 2135 hours.

During a routine cell inspection, Ojwang was found unconscious. He was immediately rushed to Mbagathi Hospital for treatment, as documented under OB Number 09/08/06/2025 at 0139 hours. Upon arrival, he was declared dead.

Given the circumstances surrounding the incident, it was necessary to investigate the death in accordance with regulations governing deaths in police custody. In line with statutory requirements, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was duly notified to commence investigations.

Additionally, to ensure a thorough, impartial, and expeditious investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), I ordered the interdiction of the following officers with immediate effect:

1. The Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Central Police Station;
2. The Duty Officer on duty during the night in question;
3. The Cell Sentry on duty at the time;
4. All officers who were on duty at the Report Office that night;
5. Any other officer found to have been on duty or otherwise involved during the incident.

The NPS remains committed to upholding the rule of law, human rights, transparency and accountability within the Service and will provide all the necessary support to the independent investigative agencies in order to resolve this case and will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.

The National Police Service condoles with the family, friends and relatives of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang’, and asks for their patience as we get to the bottom of this matter.

DOUGLAS KANJA KIROCHO, INSPECTOR-GENERAL NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE