Maraga Condoles with Ojwang's Family and Demands Justice

Former top judge David Maraga went to see Albert Ojwang's family at their home in Homa Bay county on Saturday. He wanted to show he cared about their loss. Maraga talked to relatives since Albert's parents were not there at the time. He said Albert's killing would always remind people that everyone must work to protect justice and truth. The former judge wants police chiefs connected to Albert's death to quit their jobs and face charges.

Maraga demanded that the police boss, his deputy, and the head detective should all step down and go to court. His visit happened two days after top police officers from the area came to see the family. This was the first time police officials came to comfort the family. The police chief had promised a week earlier that officers would visit. Regional police commander Gisiri Nyamohanga led the police team to the family home in Kakoth village.

The officers brought rice, flour, sugar, milk, and vegetables to help feed all the people coming to mourn. They said they came to show the family that police share their pain. Albert died at Central police station in Nairobi on June 7 after officers arrested him from his father's compound. Police said he hurt himself hitting his head against the cell wall. However, doctors found that someone beat him up and choked him to death. Several officers now face charges for what happened.