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IPOA has summoned DIG Eliud Lagat as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has summoned Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang. 

In a statement on Wednesday, June 18, the oversight body confirmed that the senior officer is required to record his statement over the matter. 

"Having found basis, IPOA has issued summons to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, to appear before the Authority’s investigations team to record a statement," the authority said.

Additionally, IPOA said progress in the investigation has seen several police officers recording statements with the authority. 

"As of Wednesday, 18th June, 2025, a total of 20 police officers, including the Central Police Station Deputy OCS, IP Samuel Ng'ang'a, have recorded statements with IPOA, with two of them; Central Police Station OCS CI Samson Talaam, and PC James Mukhwana having been arraigned before various Courts while IP Samuel Ng'ang'a was arrested yesterday (Tuesday, 17th June, 2025) and is detained at Muthaiga Police Station," the statement read. 

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File image of Eliud Lagat

Further, IPOA said it has also taken action against civilians connected to the case. 

"Similarly, civilians: Kelvin Mutisya Mutava, who allegedly interfered with the CCTV footage and three others namely Brian Mwaniki Njue, Collins Karani, and Gin Ammitou, who were inmates at the Central Police Station on the material day, were presented in various courts," the statement added.

IPOA affirmed that it is working closely with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution to ensure thorough and timely investigations. 

"To expedite the investigations, IPOA has been working collaboratively with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) and IPOA is confident that by early next week, the investigation file with a recommendation to charge various suspects will be ready," the statement concluded.

Ojwang died under controversial circumstances, allegedly after being severely beaten while in custody at the Nairobi Central Police Station.