Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat stepped aside from his position to allow for independent investigations into the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.
Lagat announced his resignation in a statement on Monday, saying he was relinquishing his role in order to protect the integrity of the probe.
“In the good and conscious thought of my role and responsibilities as The Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Service, and in view of the ongoing investigations on the unfortunate incident of the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang, I have today opted to step aside from the office of the Deputy Inspector General – Kenya Police Service pending completion of investigations.”
He added that the functions of the office will be performed by his deputy until the probe is concluded.
Lagat pledged full cooperation with investigators and expressed his condolences to Ojwang’s family.
“I undertake to provide any support that may be required of me during the investigations of the unfortunate incident. I offer immense condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Ojwang for their great loss,” he said.
