By Ruth Sang
A grieving father in Homa Bay County has publicly demanded answers from the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, following the mysterious killing of his son, Albert Ojwang—a respected Christian Religious Education (C.R.E.) teacher—in what many are calling an extra-judicial execution.
Meshack Ojwang, the father of the deceased, broke down in tears as he addressed journalists outside his homestead, questioning the role of police in the death of his son.
“Lagat, kwa nini uliua mwanangu? Ni kosa gani alilofanya hadi auawi kwa njia ya kikatili namna hiyo?” he asked, visibly shaken. His words—charged with pain and anger—echoed across the community that has now rallied behind the family, demanding justice.
Albert Ojwang, described by fellow teachers and church members as a humble, God-fearing man, was reportedly abducted by unidentified armed men believed to be police officers. Hours later, his lifeless body was discovered dumped by the roadside—bearing clear signs of torture.
“My son had no criminal record. He was a teacher, not a thug. We demand justice,” Meshack Ojwang said, clutching a framed photo of Albert.
The killing has triggered outrage in Homa Bay and beyond, with residents and human rights groups calling for an independent and transparent investigation.
“This is not an isolated case. We are deeply concerned about a growing trend of unlawful killings happening under the watch of security forces without any form of accountability,” said Judith Achieng, a human rights officer based in Kisumu. “We call upon the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to urgently intervene and ensure justice is served.”
As of publication, no statement has been released by the office of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, and the police have remained silent on the matter, raising further concerns over transparency and potential complicity.
The Ojwang family, however, says it will not be silenced.
“Sisi hatutakaa kimya. Tunataka majibu. Tunataka haki,” Meshack declared. His resolve is echoed by many across the county, where public trust in law enforcement continues to erode.
This latest incident adds to the growing list of suspected extra-judicial killings in Kenya, sparking renewed calls for systemic police reform and the protection of civil liberties.
As pressure mounts on authorities, the eyes of the nation—and the grieving Ojwang family—remain fixed on whether justice will truly be delivered.
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