The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has identified three individuals believed to be linked to the death of social media influencer and teacher Albert Ojwang and is seeking their arrest.

IPOA chairperson Isack Hassan made the disclosure in a closed-door session with members of the National Security and Administration Committee.

Committee chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo later informed the National Assembly about the development during a plenary session ahead of the budget reading.

“In fact, Ipoa is seeking to arrest three suspects as we speak and has requested the assistance of the Inspector General of Police to effect the arrests,” Tongoyo told the House on Thursday.

He said IPOA had made good progress in uncovering what led to Ojwang’s death and assured lawmakers that justice would be delivered.

“I request that you give me until Tuesday next week to table a comprehensive report following our meetings with Ipoa and the IG,” he added.

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula welcomed the request and praised the committee for its work.

“I was following the committee proceedings, and I must say the team did a fantastic job in questioning the police officers,” Wetang’ula said.

Earlier, the committee had also met with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin.

During the session, Kanja said that Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat would step aside if the IPOA investigation names him.

“There is an ongoing investigation by Ipoa, and every person whose name is mentioned as having played any role in the death of the late Albert Ojwang’ must record a statement and give their side,” Kanja said.

“If the DIG is going to be mentioned, then definitely he will make a statement,” he added. “I believe it is on that basis that he can step aside to allow for the completion of the investigation.”