NPS: Ojwang died after hitting head in cell, probe underway
According to the statement, Ojwang was rushed to the Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The National Police Service (NPS) has now spoken following the death of a teacher, Albert Ochieng who died while in police custody following his arrest in Migori County on Saturday, June, 8, 2025.
In a statement, the NPS confirmed that Ojwang had been arrested over false publication.
"NPS confirms that Albert Omondi Ojwang was lawfully arrested by DCI detectives for false publication and placed in custody. While in custody, the suspect sustained head injuries after hitting his head against the cell wall," reads the statement.
According to the statement, Ojwang was rushed to the Mbagathi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
An investigation over the death has now been launched.
"In line with statutory requirements, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into the incident," NPS said.
"NPS reaffirms its commitment to upholding constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms."
Earlier in the day, Ojwang's father, Meshack spoke of the final moments of his son.
Addressing reporters outside Central Police Station, the grieving father shared a harrowing account of the events that led to Albert’s arrest in Migori on Saturday afternoon.
He revealed that several officers, dressed in plain clothes, showed up at their home and handcuffed his son without providing any clear reason.
"They were even laughing when they came to arrest him. My son didn’t even get a chance to eat before they took him away in handcuffs," said the distraught father.
He also mentioned that when he asked the officers why they were arresting his son, they responded with a cold and dismissive attitude.
