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Four human rights activists have filed a court case seeking the removal of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, accusing him of orchestrating the arrest that led to the death of blogger and teacher Albert Omondi Ojwang in police custody. Calls for justice continue to grow, with civil groups, MPs, and citizens demanding Lagat’s resignation, arrest, and prosecution, along with other officers linked to the incident.
ACTIVISTS SUE DIG ELIUD LAGAT OVER DEATH OF OJWANG
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