A police officer based at the Central Police Station in Nairobi was arrested on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, in connection with the death of popular social media influencer Albert Ojwang.
The arrest was carried out by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), as investigations into the high-profile case intensified.
According to an official statement issued by Capitol Hill Police Station, the officer — whose identity has been withheld — was placed in custody at the station after being apprehended by the oversight agencies.
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“Please be informed that the officer (name withheld) of Central Police Station, Nairobi, was arrested today 12/06/2025 and placed in custody at Capitol Hill Police Station by officers from IAU and IPOA,” the statement reads in part.
The officer is expected to be charged with murder, contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code, following the death of Ojwang. Under Kenyan law, a conviction for murder carries a possible sentence of life imprisonment or the death penalty.
The development follows weeks of mounting public pressure and growing scrutiny over Ojwang’s unexplained death, which sparked widespread outrage online and calls for justice.
Three Suspects Identified
Earlier the same day, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority confirmed that three suspects have been linked to Ojwang’s death. In a closed-door meeting with the National Assembly’s Committee on National Security and Administration, IPOA chairperson Isack Hassan disclosed that the authority had made significant progress in the case.
“In fact, IPOA is seeking to arrest three suspects as we speak and has requested the assistance of the Inspector General of Police to effect the arrests,” committee chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo told the National Assembly.
He assured MPs that the authority is committed to delivering justice, adding, “I request that you give me until Tuesday next week to table a comprehensive report following our meetings with IPOA and the IG.”
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula commended the committee’s efforts and supported the request for more time to complete the inquiry.
Top Police Officials Under Scrutiny
In a related session with the committee, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohamed Amin were grilled over the handling of the Ojwang case. IG Kanja confirmed that if investigations implicate Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, he will step aside to allow for the investigation to proceed.
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