Deputy Inspector-General of Police Eliud Lagat is at the center of a legal and public controversy following the death of teacher Albert Ojwang. While it was widely reported that Lagat had stepped aside to allow for an impartial investigation, court documents and statements reveal he was actually on an 18-day leave, not suspended or resigned. The Attorney General and National Police Service Commission have urged the court to dismiss petitions seeking his removal, arguing the case lacks legal merit. Lagat maintains his leave was voluntary and in line with public accountability, denying any wrongdoing. The situation has sparked debate over transparency and accountability within Kenya's police leadership.
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