Experts Explain Puzzle Over DIG Lagat's 'Stepping Aside'

Questions have been raised after Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat's bombshell announcement on Monday, where he stated he would 'step aside' from his role as DIG.

Many are questioning whether or not a Deputy Inspector General of Police can legally 'step aside' or the law only provides for resignation, interdiction or suspension.  In the letter dated June 16, Lagat revealed his decision to step aside from his role was to allow for adequate investigations into the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang. "In the good and conscious thought of my role and responsibilities as the DIG of police, and in view of the ongoing investigations and on the unfortunate incident of the death of Mr.

Albert Ojwang.

I have today opted to step aside from the office of the DIG pending completion of investigations," Lagat's letter read.