CCTV footage has confirmed that Albert Ojwang was already dead upon arrival at Mbagathi Hospital, raising serious concerns about police conduct and emergency response.

The footage reveals that police officers failed to provide immediate medical assistance for Ojwang, leaving him unattended for vital minutes.

Three police officers arrived at Mbagathi Hospital around 1:35 a.m., but their actions showed a clear failure to prioritise getting immediate medical help for Ojwang.

After initially entering the hospital, two officers were seen getting distracted by a phone call, leading them to step outside and neglect Ojwang, who remained in the police van. It took officers about six minutes to return with a stretcher, seemingly after having looked for medical staff.

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Ojwang was eventually wheeled into the hospital at 1:59 a.m., a startling 24 minutes after the police initially arrived, but was declared dead shortly after admission.

Medical staff noted that Ojwang had been brought in dead, displaying no signs of life and having visible injuries consistent with prior trauma.

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The incident report from the hospital specifically mentioned that Ojwang's body was cold and unresponsive upon arrival.

The officers were then seen removing Ojwang's body from the hospital shortly after 2:10 a.m., heading directly to City Mortuary.

The actions of the police during this critical time have sparked widespread public outrage and intensified calls for accountability from political leaders and human rights organisations.

Investigations are ongoing regarding the circumstances leading to Ojwang's arrest and death, raising profound ethical questions about law enforcement's treatment of individuals in their custody.

Online Reactions Mount

The release of this new CCTV footage has sent shockwaves across social media platforms, with Kenyans expressing fury and demanding immediate action.

One user on X, @JusticeSeekerKE, commented, "This CCTV footage is damning! They left a man dying in a van for 24 minutes? This isn't negligence, it's criminal. #JusticeForOjwang #PoliceBrutality."

Another, @CitizenWatchdog, highlighted the systemic issues: "The pattern of police misconduct is sickening. Ojwang's case is a tragic testament to the disregard for human life. We need fundamental reforms NOW. #PoliceAccountability."

@HumanRightsVoice emphasised the severity: "To abandon someone in that state, especially in custody, is an egregious breach of duty. This footage demands swift and unequivocal justice. The officers involved must be held to account immediately."

A concerned netizen, @KenyaFirst_ , wrote, "They say 'to protect and serve' but this footage shows the opposite. Our institutions are failing us. How many more Ojwangs will it take?"

Even those who usually reserve judgment weighed in, with @TruthBeToldKE stating, "The visual evidence from Mbagathi is undeniable. No more excuses. This is precisely why trust in law enforcement is at an all-time low. #EndImpunity."

The calls for accountability are growing louder, with many demanding not just the prosecution of individual officers but also systemic changes within the police force to prevent such incidents from recurring.