Monday, December 23, 2024 - The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday, December 22, visited Ilorin, Kwara State, over the de@th of a 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri reportedly killed by the police.
The deceased was arrested by the police operatives on December 19, 2024
for allegedly owing a fellow colleague at Olam farms in Offa, Peter, N220,000.
According to reports, Jimoh of Balogun Fulani community in Erubu, reportedly
d!ed in police custody in questionable circumstances.
Addressing Balogun Fulani, the traditional ruler of the community,
Egbetokun pleaded with the entire community especially the youths not to take
the law into their own hands. The police boss stated that he had directed a
thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the
youngster.
He assured that the matter would not be swept under the carpet, saying:
“justice would be served.”
“I am always very excited to visit Ilorin because when I was posted here
in 2020, I was warmly received by the people who often prayed for me. Your
prayers then, still go with me, it is not an exaggeration that I claim Ilorin
indigeneship.
I am very saddened to be here today on condolence visit on the death of
Jimoh whose circumstances surrounding his death is very worrisome.
Justice must be served. I have already directed investigation, I have
given necessary directive to the CP here. We will get to the root of this
case,” he said
He, however, cautioned the community against rushing into conclusion but
to await the findings of the investigative committee that would be made public.
“Let us not jump into conclusion. I have visited the command and I have
directed thorough investigation.”Egbetokun said
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