Police Officer Confesses in Ojwang Murder, Implicates Senior Command
He further alleged that Talaam received instructions from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat, who has since stepped aside pending investigations.
Police constable confesses to role in Albert Ojwang’s murder, implicates senior officials in alleged chain Photo/TV47.
By Robert Assad
Shocking revelations have surfaced in the murder case of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’, as Police Constable James Mukhwana confessed to his role in the assault and implicated senior police officers in a disturbing chain of command.
In a detailed statement to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Mukhwana claimed he acted under the direct orders of Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam.
He further alleged that Talaam received instructions from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat, who has since stepped aside pending investigations.
According to Mukhwana, the assault was premeditated and orchestrated within the Central Police Station. He was informed by OCS Talaam and his deputy, Samuel Ng’ang’a, that a suspect—Ojwang—would be brought in by the DCI at 8 PM. Mukhwana was instructed to alert cell inmates to “deal with” him.
Mukhwana raised concerns about the severity of the planned assault but was allegedly warned against defying superior orders. He quoted the instructions as stating: “There are instructions from DIG Lagat… You cannot refuse an order from a superior.”
Ojwang arrived at the station around 9 PM in handcuffs. Mukhwana confirmed with Talaam that Ojwang was the intended target and was ordered to ensure he was “disciplined” enough to require hospitalization. Shortly afterward, four detainees, now also in custody, began the assault.
Mukhwana later found Ojwang bleeding and slumped against the cell wall. By 10 PM, he requested Ng’ang’a to arrange for hospital transfer. The following day, he was told there were “no issues.”
On June 11, Mukhwana was summoned by IPOA and initially provided false information. Overcome with guilt, he returned voluntarily on June 12 and gave a full confession, leading to his arrest. He is currently detained at Capitol Hill Police Station.
“Albert Ojwang was not supposed to be killed; he was supposed to be disciplined,” Mukhwana told investigators, expressing remorse and extending condolences to the victim’s family.
Meanwhile, OCS Talaam, who has denied being present during the incident, surrendered to police. However, IPOA revealed that phone records place him in constant communication with officers involved before, during, and after the assault.
Investigations are ongoing, with IPOA pushing for full accountability at all levels.
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