Nairobi – Officer Commanding Central Police Station, Samson Talaam, has denied any involvement in the death of popular influencer Albert Ojwang, who died under mysterious circumstances on Sunday, June 8.
Testifying before the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on Wednesday, June 11, Talaam insisted he was not at the station when Ojwang was brought in, stating he only arrived after being informed of Ojwang’s critical condition. He claimed officers at the station, under his command, made efforts to save the young man’s life by rushing him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Contrary to allegations, Talaam also denied refusing to book Ojwang into the police station.
However, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohammed Amin named Talaam as the prime suspect while speaking before the Senate. Amin said police reports confirmed that the OCS was contacted prior to booking, but declined to admit Ojwang. “Talaam is the OCS of Central Police Station and, by the totality of things, should be treated as the main suspect,” Amin told the Senate.
Ojwang, a well-known content creator, died in police custody, triggering public outrage and calls for accountability.
Following the revelations, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja interdicted Talaam along with five other officers, including the deputy OCS, a non-commissioned officer, a crime aid officer, the cell sentry officer, and report office personnel.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, IG Kanja, and DCI boss Amin appeared before the Senate on Wednesday as investigations intensified into Ojwang’s death, which has sent shockwaves across the country.
Ojwang’s family and the public continue to demand justice, as scrutiny mounts over the conduct of police officers at Central Police Station.
