IGP visits family of man ?tortured? to death in Kwara; orders probe

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. Read here.

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.