Murang’a County Senator Joe Nyutu has launched a scathing attack on Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat and wants him out of office.

Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on June 11, 2025, he accused him of showing contempt for Kenyans by attending a press conference on the death of Albert Ojwang as a suicide.

According to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Lagat had launched a complaint against Ojwang over what the DIG believes was a defamatory remark by the blogger. The DIG accompanied the IG during the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, presser at Central Police Station.

According to Nyutu, this narrative is a thinly veiled cover-up for torture and murder in police custody, and he wants Lagat out of office immediately.

“Eliud Lagat should not be the Deputy Inspector General by the end of today. By attending the press conference, Lagat was showing Kenyans the middle finger,” Nyutu declared.

His fiery remarks come as public outrage grows over the death of Ojwang while in police custody, an incident that has reignited national debates on police accountability and abuse of power.

Nyutu’s demands come almost a year after Lagat and Gilbert Masengeli were sworn in as Deputy Inspectors General on July 25, 2024, amid promises of reform and better morale within the National Police Service (NPS).

However, the senator argues that Lagat’s conduct at the press event betrays these promises and demonstrates a blatant disregard for justice.

“There was no reason why Ojwang was transported from Homa Bay to Nairobi just for a civil matter. Lagat should have gone to court and sued for damages,” Nyutu said, underscoring his belief that the police leadership has failed Kenyans.

Nyutu warned that such incidents highlight the government’s increasing intolerance, particularly towards young people and those who dare to challenge authority.

“The government is increasingly becoming intolerant, particularly to the youth,” he said, expressing fears that Kenya’s democratic freedoms are under threat.

As the pressure mounts, the senator’s call for Lagat’s removal marks a significant turning point in the country’s push for police reform and accountability, as Kenyans demand answers and an end to impunity within the police ranks.