The death of blogger Albert Ojwang has sparked public anger and deep questions about the role of police in what many now believe was a calculated act of torture and cover-up. Although officers from the Central Police Station in Nairobi told IPOA that Ojwang was already in critical condition when he arrived at their station, new revelations are putting their version of events into doubt.
A disturbing report now claims that Albert was secretly taken out of the Central Police Station at night, tortured elsewhere specifically in Karura Forest and later brought back half-dead.
This has completely changed the direction of the investigation and amplified calls for justice from the public and human rights organizations.
This version paints a very grim picture. It suggests that what happened to Ojwang was not a simple case of neglect but a coordinated act of brutality, likely involving senior security officers.
New reports by the Star on reports Albert Ojwang was tortured in Karura Forest.
The fact that he was taken from police custody to a forest, tortured, and then returned in a dying state shows a level of planning and intent that goes beyond rogue behavior. It speaks to a possible chain of command, a system that not only allowed this to happen but possibly ordered it.
There are many unanswered questions. How long was Albert held before being moved? Who authorized his transfer from the station? Was medical help ever called, or was he left to die after the beatings?
These questions remain as authorities continue to give conflicting stories. Despite efforts by police officers to wash their hands off the matter, more evidence continues to suggest this was not an accident or random act of violence it was deliberate and likely ordered by people with power.
IPOA is now under growing pressure to move fast and deliver a full report to the DPP. The public wants names, accountability, and justice.
The case has reignited conversations about extrajudicial killings and the use of police resources to silence voices that challenge the status quo. Human rights groups have not only condemned the act but are now demanding that those responsible be publicly named and prosecuted.
Albert Ojwang’s death is not just a tragedy for his family and friends it is a warning sign about the state of justice in Kenya.
His case has exposed cracks in the police system and shown how dangerous it can be for anyone who dares to speak out.
The pressure is now on IPOA and the DPP to ensure that this case does not end in silence like so many others.
