Mystery Death in Police Custody: Albert Ojwang Dies at Central Police Station, OCS Named Person of Interest
ALBERT OJWANG DIES IN POLICE CUSTODY: IPOA LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO CENTRAL POLICE STATION INCIDENT Nairobi, Kenya – June 13, 2025 A cloud of controversy has descended upon Nairobi's Central Police Station following the mysterious death of Albert Ojwang, who reportedly died while in custody inside the police station’s cells. According to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Commissioner Boniface Samati has confirmed that Ojwang’s death occurred under circumstances that warrant serious investigation. The Commissioner revealed that the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talam, has been named a person of interest in the unfolding case. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, Commissioner Samati said, “The death of Albert Ojwang while in police custody is not only alarming but deeply troubling. We are treating this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. OCS Samson Talam is under scrutiny as a person of interest.” Ojwang's death has raised public concern, with calls for justice and accountability echoing on social media and among human rights organizations. Many are questioning the conditions in which detainees are held and the conduct of officers tasked with their custody. Sources close to the investigation indicated that Ojwang had been arrested earlier this week under unclear circumstances. He was reportedly in good health when booked into custody, but was later found unresponsive inside his cell. The IPOA has launched an official probe into the matter and assured the public that a thorough and independent investigation will be conducted. Commissioner Samati emphasized that anyone found culpable will face the full force of the law. “The rule of law must prevail. We will not tolerate impunity, especially within our law enforcement agencies,” Samati added. Efforts to get a comment from the Central Police Station were unsuccessful, with senior officers declining to respond to media inquiries. Ojwang’s family is now demanding answers and accountability, expressing shock and disbelief at the sudden loss of their loved one. They are calling on the government and human rights bodies to ensure justice is served swiftly and transparently. The case has sparked fresh debate over police accountability in Kenya and the safety of individuals held in custody. --- Let me know if you'd like a version of this for social media, or a translation into Kiswahili.
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