- Kenyans lit up Deputy IG Eliud Lagat’s phone with unexpected messages after his personal number mysteriously surfaced online
- A post-mortem report contradicted earlier police claims, raising serious questions about what really happened behind the closed doors of the police cells
- The digital storm did not spare Lagat’s son, as furious netizens unearthed and circulated his personal information including very important documents
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, a Nairobi-based legal mind explained the serious legal consequences that could arise from leaking personal contacts and sending insults online
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The tragic death of X blogger Albert Ojwang has sparked public outrage, with Kenyans now turning their fury toward Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, whom many blame for the events leading to his demise.
How is DIG Lagat involved in Ojwang’s death?
Ojwang, who was arrested following a controversial post allegedly containing false information about Lagat, died while in police custody.
Initial reports claimed that the blogger died after hitting his head in the cell wall but a subsequent post-mortem report revealed Ojwang succumbed to blunt force trauma to the head and bore visible signs of torture and struggle.
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The revelation has intensified public anger, with Kenyans accusing the police of a cover-up and demanding accountability.
Amid the backlash, the personal phone numbers of Lagat and his son were leaked online, triggering a wave of messages from enraged citizens.
What happened after DIG Lagat’s number leaked online?
In typical Kenyan fashion, netizens began ‘sending greetings’ directly to the embattled officer.
Screenshots of these WhatsApp messages and chats have since surfaced, showing a mix of rage, mockery, and calls for justice.
Some of the messages were laced with profanities, while others were calmly inquisitive, showing netizens sending money to confirm the number truly belonged to the senior police officer.
Interestingly, Lagat’s son bore the brunt of the digital firestorm. His national and school identification documents were dug up and widely circulated online.
While some users expressed empathy for the young man, others criticised him harshly, linking him to his father’s alleged actions.
Social media users demanded answers from Lagat, questioning why Ojwang had to die over an alleged false social media post.
Others took it further, calling for his immediate resignation and a thorough, independent investigation into the matter.
Kevin Sagana, a student lawyer based in Nairobi, noted that while Kenyans have a right to express themselves, sending abusive messages or sharing someone’s private contact can land someone in legal trouble.
“Leaking someone’s number and sending insults may be seen as cyberbullying or harassment under Kenyan law, and that could lead to arrest or fines,” Sagana told TUKO.co.ke.
Here are some of the messages sent to the Deputy Inspector General and his son:
Here are some reactions from netizens who saw the messages:
@zero_simping:
“Taking the war to his doorstep.”
@theonlywafula:
“Have done my part too.”
@brianchief28:
“Kesho we need answers one on one face to face mundu humundu.”
@LawrenceNg55121:
“Saa hii iko line busy ametublock ama niaje.”
@kanani1163:
“Justice for Albert Ojwang. We demand answers.”
@jamesmutur89167:
“Nilikuwa naskia uoga kupiga lakini mimi ni nani, nimepigia mtu simu.”
When did Albert Ojwang get married?
In a related news, details emerge that Ojwang had formally introduced his wife, Nevnine Onyango, to his parents just two months before his tragic death.
Following the introduction, Ojwang embraced his new role as a husband, moving Nevnine into his simba, a traditional bachelor hut within the family compound.
He went on to refurbish the space to make it more comfortable for their growing young family.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
