According to court filings in the ongoing case, fresh legal submissions have been made in relation to an application seeking the removal of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat from office following the death of Albert Ojwang.
The latest development comes after the Attorney General and the National Police Service (NPS) filed an application asking the court to dismiss the petition seeking Lagat’s removal. In their submission, the two institutions urged the court to reject the application challenging the Deputy Inspector General’s continued stay in office while investigations and legal proceedings continue.
The petition was filed amid public scrutiny over Lagat’s alleged connection to the arrest of Albert Ojwang, whose death while in police custody sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for police accountability. The case has remained under investigation as authorities continue gathering evidence to establish the circumstances surrounding Ojwang’s death.
Investigators are also reviewing additional footage and other evidence from Central Police Station in an effort to determine what transpired during Ojwang’s detention. The findings are expected to play a significant role in the ongoing investigations and any subsequent legal proceedings.
The matter has attracted considerable public attention, with civil society groups, political leaders, and members of the public closely following developments in the case. The petition seeking Lagat’s removal is one of several legal and administrative actions that have emerged in the aftermath of Ojwang’s death.
Claims circulating on social media that Lagat is being protected by influential figures at State House have not been substantiated in court or through official government statements. As such, those allegations remain unverified.
The court is expected to consider the submissions from all parties before making a determination on whether the petition seeking Lagat’s removal should proceed. Meanwhile, investigations into Albert Ojwang’s death remain ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and establish accountability where necessary.