Nairobi – He called for help wife blames police for death of Albert Ojwang in custody .The family of Albert Ojwang has blamed police for his death, claiming he was in fear while in their custody. Ojwang, who died under unclear circumstances while being held at Nairobi Central Police Station, had reportedly reached out to a friend shortly before his death asking if he was going to be saved.
Speaking in a tearful interview, Nevnina Onyango , Albert Ojwang’s wife now turned widow narrates the moment she realized something was wrong. “He actually even called a friend and asked the friend if he was going to be saved,” she said. “If you’re in police custody, that’s supposed to be a place of protection not where your life ends.”
Albert Ojwang was reported dead shortly after his detention. The exact cause of death remains under investigation, but the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has since taken over the case. At least five police officers and a technician are currently in custody or facing questioning over possible involvement in tampering with evidence linked to Ojwang’s final moments.
The technician, according to official police records, was allegedly paid KSh 3,000 to interfere with CCTV footage at the station. That footage could have shown what happened in the hours leading up to Ojwang’s death.
“I actually think the investigations are going well,” Nevnina Onyango Albert Ojwang’s wife now turned widow said. “A few people have been placed in custody over this issue. We’ve left everything in the hands of IPOA. Albert wasn’t safe with the police. I just hope his justice is safe in the hands of IPOA now.”
The family is calling for public support and for all state institutions involved to deliver justice.
“We had plans. We had goals. Now he’s gone. I don’t even see a future right now,” she said. “I’m just living in the moment.”Nevnina Onyango who has a four month baby is at the mercy of well wishers as the breadwinner the of the family Albert Ojwang was slain in the most heartless of police brutality over free expression of speech under police custody.
IPOA has confirmed that it is handling the investigation independently and will recommend appropriate action once it completes its inquiry. No timeline has been given for when the findings will be made public.
Albert Ojwang’s death has sparked widespread public concern, with human rights groups urging the government to take decisive action. The case adds to a growing number of complaints over the conduct of law enforcement officers in Kenya.
The National Police Service has not released an official comment on the matter. However, senior officials have said they are cooperating with IPOA in the ongoing probe.
