Eliud Lagat, deputy inspector general of police, faces a major probe after years of decorated service in bomb disposal, GSU, DCI and police reforms.

Civil society leaders, prominent lawyers and political figures are demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat following the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody--calling his decision to "step aside" a hollow gesture.

Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat has stepped aside following sustained public calls to pave the way for investigations into the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody over a week ago.

Protests erupted in the Kipkaren area, Eldoret City, on Tuesday as residents took to the streets demanding the return to duty of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.

Demonstrations broke out Tuesday in Nairobi's Central Business District as youth took to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody.

A gang has temporarily foiled a protest calling for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat. The anti-Lagat protestors who were marching in Nairobi CBD had to scamper for safety as the gangs on boda boda accosted them.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has stepped aside as the investigations into the murder of a teacher and blogger, Albert Ojwang, continue. Lagat has stepped aside pending the conclusion of investigations of Ojwang, who died while in police custody at the Central Police Station in Nairobi.

Protesters demanding Deputy IG Eliud Lagat’s resignation attacked by gangs in Nairobi. Demonstration disrupted near Central Police Station.

Anti-riot police officers on Tuesday opened fire at a hawker selling face masks at close range along Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD during the demonstrations calling for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.

The Orange Democratic Movement has denied allegations that the former prime minister Raila Odinga wants President William Ruto to reinstate DIG Eliud Lagat.