[PHOTOS] OCS Samson Talam’s day in court

Nairobi Central police station OCS Samson Talam talks to his lawyer Danstan Omari when he appeared at Milimani Law Courts on June 16, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A

Dressed in a blue Kaunda suit, Officer Commanding Central Police Station Samson Talam on Monday, June 16, 2025, appeared in court over the death of teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang.

Talam was arrested over alleged involvement in the murder of Ojwang at the Central Police Station cells.

He was represented by a battery of lawyers led by Danstan Omari.

Nairobi Central police station OCS Samson Talam before a Milimani Law Court on June 16, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A

The OCS was seen sipping from a bottle of water as he listened keenly to the proceedings.

Talam will remain in custody until Wednesday, June 18, 2025, when the court will rule whether he will be detained for 21 days or not.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) filed a miscellaneous application seeking his detention for 21 more days.

Nairobi Central police station OCS Samson Talam quenches his thirst during a court appearance at Milimani Law Courts on June on June 16, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A

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.

Ipoa's senior investigating officer Abdirahman Jibril during cross-examination on June 16, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A

However, Talam and his colleague James Mukhwana filed the petition on Monday under a certificate of urgency, challenging the legality of their arrest and detention.

Through their lawyer, Omari, the officers argue their detention is both premature and illegal.

Lawyer Danstan Omari represents Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talam at Milimani Law Courts on June 16, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A