Testifying before a Nairobi court, Mukhwana stated that the instruction to “discipline” Ojwang came from the OCS Samson Talaam at Central Police Station, who was acting under direct orders from DIG Lagat.
“Ojwang’ was not supposed to be killed, it was only meant to be a disciplining. The order came from OCS Taalam, who received instructions from DIG Lagat. My condolences to the family of Ojwang’. May God comfort you,” said Mukhwana in court.
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Mukhwana Details the Orchestrated Attack
The constable explained that after the directive was relayed, he was instructed to select cellmates to carry out the punishment on Ojwang, who was to arrive at 8:00 PM in a black Subaru. The detainees were expected to “teach him a lesson.”
“When I asked what if things went wrong, I was told that I was a low-ranking officer and nothing would happen to me. I was also warned that I’d be in trouble if I failed to comply,” Mukhwana told the court.
Chronology of Ojwang’s Last Hours
At exactly 9:00 PM, a handcuffed Ojwang arrived at the station and was identified by the OCS. By 9:20 PM, he had been placed in a cell where the “disciplining” began.
“I heard screams from the back cell. Ojwang was bleeding from his mouth, leaning with his back against the wall,” Mukhwana recalled.
By 10:00 PM, he had recommended that Ojwang be rushed to hospital for a checkup. But by the next morning, Mukhwana received a call from his colleagues informing him that Ojwang had died overnight.
Cover-Up Attempt & Arrest
Mukhwana also revealed that on June 11, he was summoned to the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) to record a statement. At that point, officers involved allegedly agreed to lie about the incident, but later pinned all blame on him.
Feeling betrayed, Mukhwana returned to IPOA on June 12, gave a truthful statement, and was immediately arrested.
Ongoing Outcry for Justice
The testimony has added a dramatic twist to the death of Ojwang, whose arrest on June 7 followed a defamation complaint by DIG Lagat. The incident has since sparked nationwide calls for police accountability, with several leaders urging for arrests and reforms within the National Police Service.
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