Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Eliud Lagat is set to return to his official duties following a month-long suspension and investigations into the death of teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody in June 2025.
Lagat, who voluntarily stepped aside on June 16, faced public scrutiny after it emerged that Ojwang had been arrested following a complaint he lodged at Nairobi Central Police Station.
The death, which occurred shortly after Ojwang’s detention, sparked widespread public outrage and allegations that Lagat may have influenced the alleged assault that led to the teacher’s death.
However, in a statement released this week, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) said its probe had found no evidence directly linking Lagat to the custodial death.
“There is no direct culpability on the part of DIG Lagat in connection with the demise of the deceased,” IPOA stated.
Sources within the National Police Service (NPS) have confirmed that DIG Lagat is scheduled to resume office duties between July 14 and July 21.
Ojwang’s death in custody reignited debate about police brutality, detainee safety, and accountability of senior officers within the service.
