Albert Ojwang's Lawyer Recalls Dad's Call after Blogger's Arrest Moments Before His Death
- Albert Ojwang's lawyer revealed how challenging the murder case has been while addressing mourners at the slain teacher's requiem mass
- Julius Juma also went down memory lane and shared details of the call he had with Ojwang's dad 30 minutes after he was arrested
- Ojwang died in a cell at Nairobi Central Police Station, and his death has linked many officers, including the Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat
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Nairobi: Albert Ojwang's family has today held the late teacher's requiem mass that was attended by loved ones at Ridgeways Baptist Church.
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During the service, their lawyer Julius Juma recalled the call he got from the slain teacher's father, telling him of their son's arrest.
Ojwang' was arrested by police officers at his father's compound in Homa Bay and was taken to Nairobi Central Police Station.
What did Albert Ojwang's lawyer say at his memorial?
He later died while in the police cell, raising questions about what may have led to his death.
"The last month has been very difficult for me in my legal career. It is the first time that I get a call from a client who seeks my services, and within 12 hours, he is dead. Mzee Meshack called me within 30 minutes of Albert's arrest by the police. And I advised them to arrange to come to Nairobi so that we can organise how to get him released on bond. The next call we got from him was again, less than 12 hours later, is that Albert is dead," said Juma.
The lawyer also thanked Gen Zs for making noise about Ojwang's death, which saw several officers get arrested and the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat step aside.
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What you need to know about Albert Ojwang's death
- The slain blogger died on June 8, and the police officers claimed that he had hit himself on the cell wall before later changing their statement.
- Details emerged showing that he died an hour after his booking, and blood-stained items were found in his holding cell.
- A CCTV footage also emerged showing the exact moment police officers took Ojwang' to Mbagathi Hospital, angering Kenyans.
- Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat also stepped aside after calls to have him arrested for being allegedly linked to Ojwang's murder.
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What did Albert Ojwang's mum say at his mass?
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke featured Ojwang's mum getting emotional while addressing those who attended her son's memorial service.
She broke down, questioning whether the police officers had asked if Ojwang' had other siblings before killing him.
The mourning mother also asked her son not to rest until those who tortured and murdered him are all arrested and jailed.
She recalled how her son shook when the police arrived at their village to arrest him, as she asked him what he might have done.
Ojwang's mother also noted how her son was a peace-loving child who took care of her and her husband.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
