Meshak Ojwang, the father of killed teacher Albert Ojwang’, has noted that those responsible for his son’s unexplained death will always remain troubled.
Speaking during a requiem Service at Ridgeways in Nairobi on Tuesday, Meshack said that his son’s blood was innocently spilled while those behind his demise remain unpunished.
“The innocent blood of Albert that was spilled by those in power so that they remain in power and hide their evil deeds should know that they will remain with respect and riches but they will have no peace in their lives,” he said.
He drew reference from the story of Cain and Abel in the Bible, saying that Cain was always haunted for killing his brother.
“God said that his blood is weeping for me, and I realized that spilled blood can bring suffering. It is only the blood of Jesus that blesses,” he noted.
Albert’s mother mourned his only son as a diligent man, noting that he always provided for the family.
“My only dear son would send me money for food. I am so sorry, he was picked when he wanted to eat. Albert, don’t sleep until justice is served,” she said.
His wife Nevnina Onyango said that his late husband was her strongest moral anchor and returning to calm will be an arduous effort in their home.
Albert always told me to be courageous. It’s heavy on me & my son. He doesn’t even know what’s going on. Albert’s last words were ‘I love you, I’ll see you soon’ and now I am seeing him in a coffin,” she said.
Leaders present in the service, former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi and Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, vowed to ensure that justice is served.
Ojwang was arrested in his home in Homa Bay after allegedly defaming Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat and later died while in police custody at the Central Police Station in Nairobi.
Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Taalam and Police Constable James Mukhwana have been apprehended and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has opposed an attempt by senior police officers to block their prosecution.
The authority maintains that the ongoing prosecution stems from a thorough, independent investigation that uncovered sufficient grounds to implicate the officers in Ojwang’s death.
Ojwang’s death sparked public uproar, prompting demonstrations against police brutality and DIG Lagat’s resignation.
