Officer Commanding Central Police Station Samson Talam will remain in custody until Wednesday, June 18, 2025 when the court will rule whether he will be detained for 21 days or not.
Talam was arrested over alleged involvement in
the murder of Albert Ojwang inside Central Police Station cells.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority
(IPOA) filed a miscellaneous application seeking his detention for 21 more
days.
IPOA argued that more time is needed to complete
investigations and conduct forensic analysis on seized electronic devices.
The application was supported by an affidavit
from Abdirahman Jibril, a senior IPOA investigations officer.
The affidavit claims Talam planned, directed,
and attempted to cover up the fatal assault on Ojwang.
IPOA alleges Talam was in constant contact with
Officer James Mukhwana, who had access to the cells.
It states releasing Talam could lead to witness
interference and compromise investigations due to police influence.
The affidavit also cited public unrest and
safety concerns as reasons to keep the officer in custody.
Talam’s lawyer opposed the application, saying
no compelling evidence supports the allegations in the IPOA affidavit.
The defence requested bail of Sh7,000 or a reasonable bond, citing the
officer’s cooperation and long service.
The lawyer said Talam voluntarily reported to
authorities and has served the police for 29 years.
He also pledged that Talam would avoid Central
Police Station, Nairobi, or its surroundings if released.
The prosecution insisted they need 21 days to
complete investigations due to the complexity of the case.
They said the decision to charge has not yet
been made and could be reviewed earlier if ready.
Lawyer Julius Juma, representing the
deceased’s family, supported the prosecution’s application for extended
detention.
Talam remains held at Lang’ata Police Station
following his arrest on June 13 and court appearance on June 16.
Ojwang was arrested on June 7 after a complaint by Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat over online posts.
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