While the country thought DIG Lagat had stepped aside, he was on annual leave

Deputy Inspector General David Lagat was on annual leave and had not stepped aside.

On June 16, Lagat sent a statement indicating that he had stepped aside to pave the way for investigations into the death of teacher Albert Ojwang on June 7, who had been arrested following the DIG’s complaint.

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