Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has confirmed that the late influencer Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody, was under investigation for allegedly defaming National Police Service Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.
Responding to questions from journalists during a press briefing at Central Police Station in Nairobi on Monday, Kanja revealed that the Deputy Inspector General had lodged a formal complaint against Ojwang, prompting his arrest and subsequent questioning. "There was a complaint that had been logged by the DIG KPS (Eliud Lagat) that his name was being tarnished, and that is why Albert Ojwang was arrested," Kanja confirmed.
However, the IG sought to allay any suspicion that there was an ill motive behind how the influencer was treated while in police custody, insisting that just like any other Kenyan, his deputy had a right to complain. Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat giving a speech on March 25, 2025 Twitter NPS He added that Ojwang was arrested at his home in Homa Bay County on Friday by DCI officers.
The influencer was arrested on allegations of publishing false information, questioned on Saturday, and booked under OB number 136/7/6/2025 at 9:35 pm. According to Kanja, after investigations, Ojwang, who was a teacher by profession, was later transferred to a holding unit within the station where he was locked up.
