The Officer Commanding Central Police Station in Nairobi Samson Talaam will remain in custody until Wednesday, June 18, 2025 when the court will rule whether he will be detained for 21 days or not.
Talaam 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 Talaam planned, directed, and attempted to cover up the fatal assault on Ojwang.
IPOA alleges Talaam was in constant contact with police constable James Mukhwana, who had access to the cells.
Mukhwana is also in custody over the murder.
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.
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