Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has clarified why Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat had not resigned amid mounting public pressure and ongoing investigations into the controversial death of blogger Albert Ojwang.
Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on National Security, IG Kanja explained that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was currently conducting an independent investigation into the matter, and the next action against Lagat would depend on the outcome. "There is an ongoing investigation by IPOA.
Every person whose name will be mentioned as having played any role that led to the death of the late Albert Ojwang must record a statement," Kanja said.
Kanja insisted that it would be improper for the DIG to be forced to vacate office based solely on public pressure or speculation.
