Albert Ojwang Died Inside Central Police Station - IPOA

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has confirmed that Albert Ojwang died while in police custody at the Central Police Station. 

IPOA Chief Executive Officer Elema Halake made the conclusion on Friday, June 13, while issuing an update on the ongoing investigation into Ojwang’s death. 

“Key investigation findings thus far indicate that the deceased died while in custody at Central Police Station cells,” the statement read.

Additionally, Halake noted that surveillance equipment hosted at the Officer Commanding Station's office was tampered with 

“The CCTV system located at the OCS's office had been interfered with. The DVR power cable was disconnected, and the DVR logs indicated that the operating discs had been changed and formatted on 8th June 2025 at 07:28:43hrs and 07:32:29hrs," the statement added.

Elsewhere, Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam was arrested in Eldoret. 

IPOA confirmed the arrest in a press briefing on Friday, Jun 13, adding that a civilian was also arrested. 

Notably, Talaam's arrest comes days after he recorded his statement with IPOA and denied being the prime suspect in the murder of Albert Ojwang.

According to media reports, the officer reportedly stated that Ojwang was brought to the station in critical condition on the day of his death. 

Talaam claimed that he and other officers tried to save Ojwang by rushing him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.  

He also refuted claims that he had objected to Ojwang being booked at the station. 

Additionally, Talaam revealed that he was not present at the station when Ojwang was brought in and only arrived after being informed of his deteriorating condition.