James Mukhwana, a police constable based at the Central Police Station, was arrested on Thursday, June 12. He is one of the main suspects in the case that has caught the attention of the country.
On Friday, Mukhwana appeared in court. During the session, his lawyer, Danstan Omari, spoke on his behalf. The officer asked the lawyer to send his sympathy to Ojwang’s family.
“My client asked me to pass his sincere condolences. He understands the pain of losing a loved one. This is a great tragedy, and we pray the family finds strength during this time,” said Omari in court.
Before his arrest, a memo shared with the National Police Service (NPS) and the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) had named Mukhwana as the officer allegedly responsible for Ojwang’s death.
He was taken in by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit and IPOA. He is now being held at Capitol Hill Police Station.
Mukhwana worked at the same station where Albert Ojwang died in custody. IPOA had earlier reported that the CCTV system at the station was tampered with, and two witnesses in nearby cells said they heard loud screams from Ojwang’s cell on the night he died.
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This case continues to raise many questions and emotions across the country. Kenyans are now waiting for justice and answers.
Investigations are still ongoing, and more details are expected to follow in the coming days. The nation watches closely as the court process unfolds.
Meanwhile, let us wait and see what happens next. Remember to Follow, Share and leave your opinion in the comment section below to stay updated on our news. Thank you for reading.
