We Were Told To 'Discipline' Albert Ojwang: Cop Throws DIG Eliud Lagat Under The Bus
Police Constable James Mukhwana, who is in custody over the murder of Ojwang’, spoke out on Monday, June 16, offering a disturbing account of what happened on the night of June 7, 2025, at the Central Police Station where Ojwang’ died in custody.
Marvin Chege 
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat could find himself vulnerable to certain prosecution after he was linked to the brutal murder of Albert Ojwang, a teacher and social media influencer.
Police Constable James Mukhwana, who is in custody over the murder of Ojwang, spoke out on Monday, June 16, offering a disturbing account of what happened on the night of June 7, 2025, at the Central Police Station where Ojwang died in custody.
In a detailed statement, Mukhwana paints a damning picture of that night’s events, placing blame squarely on the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talaam. However, he alleges that Talaam ordered officers to “discipline” Ojwang’—instructions Mukhwana claims were passed down from DIG Lagat. This is despite OCS Talaam publicly denying any involvement in the murder allegations.
In his comprehensive statement to investigators from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Mukhwana recounts being called into the OCS’s office while on duty.
James Mukhwana, a suspect in the murder of Albert Ojwang. /X
He was allegedly told, “There is a directive from DIG Lagat. Do you know him? There are officers from the DCI headquarters bringing a suspect here at 8:00 p.m. Tell the inmates to discipline him a bit."
Mukhwana says that when he expressed concerns about the potential consequences of the plan, he was harshly warned not to question orders as a junior officer and told that defying instructions could come at a personal cost.
Later that evening, at around 9:00 p.m., a black Subaru arrived at the station with a man in handcuffs, identified as Albert Ojwang. Mukhwana says he contacted OCS Talaam, who confirmed that the man was indeed the suspect.
Ojwang’ was officially booked into custody around 9:20 p.m., and not long after, the assault allegedly began in the last cell near the toilets. According to Mukhwana, four inmates—Collins Ireri, Gil Ammiton, Brian Mwaniki, and Erick Ndambuki—were ordered to carry out the beating. All four have since been arrested and charged.
As the violence intensified, Mukhwana claims he and another officer, PC Kimani, stepped in to stop the torture. They found Ojwang bleeding and slumped against a wall. Mukhwana says he immediately asked Deputy OCS Samuel Nganga to rush Ojwang to the hospital. Around 10:00 p.m., Mukhwana left for home.
The next day, June 8, he began receiving a flood of calls from colleagues asking if he had heard what happened to Ojwang. Seeking clarity, he reached out to Nganga, who directed him to speak to the OCS. When he called Talaam, he says the OCS downplayed the situation, assuring him that everything was “okay” and that they were “in the clear.”
However, by June 11, Mukhwana was summoned by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to give an official statement. He admits he initially withheld the truth, sticking to a cover-up agreement among the officers. But soon after, he realised he was being thrown under the bus by his colleagues.
Overcome with guilt, Mukhwana says he returned to IPOA on June 12 and requested to give a second, truthful statement. He was arrested on the spot and taken to the Capitol Hill Police Station, where he finally told the full story.
“This is the truth of what happened. Ojwang’ was not meant to be killed but to be disciplined as per the instructions of the OCS Talaam, who was under the instruction of DIG Lagat. I am sorry for the death of Ojwang. May God help them to heal the loss. I know it is painful," Mukhwana states in his emotional conclusion.
Mukhwana, through his lawyers, has formally requested to be placed under witness protection, saying he is prepared to fully disclose the truth.
His legal team—Kevin Ondago, Clinton Mwale, and Bietta Wavinya—say he has directed them not to pursue bail for now, out of fear for his safety. The lawyers further allege they have been followed and harassed by people suspected to be police officers. They have since filed an official complaint at the Capitol Hill Police Station.
Meanwhile, just hours before the disclosure, DIG Lagat announced that he would step aside from his position to facilitate a thorough investigation into the death.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat stepped aside on June 16, 2025, to facilitate investigations into the murder of Blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody. /CAPITAL GROUP
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