Egbetokun visits household of man allegedly tortured to demise by police in Ilorin

The Inspector-Basic (IG) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday assured that the alleged killing of a 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri, by police operatives in one of many police stations in Ilorin, Kwara State might be completely to make sure justice for the deceased and members of his household.

Egbetokun stated this when he paid unscheduled go to to the house of the person who was allegedly tortured to demise by the police after he was arrested and brought into custody for allegedly owing one Peter, a fellow colleague at Olam Farms in Offa, the sum of N220,000.

The demise of Jimoh Abdulquadri, who was of Balogun Fulani group at Erubu in Ilorin, in questionable circumstances in police custody has led to pressure within the Kwara State capital.

However throughout a condolence go to to Ilorin on Sunday, Egbetokun pleaded with your entire members of the group, particularly the youths, to not take the legislation into their fingers.

He disclosed that he had directed an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demise of Abdulquadri.

The IG assured that the matter wouldn’t be swept beneath the carpet, saying “justice might be served”.

Expressing his regrets concerning the incident, Egbetokun recalled how Ilorin indigenes acquired him because the Commissioner of Police (CP) in 2020.

He added nevertheless that it was saddening that he needed to go to the state in a bitter temper.

“I’m all the time very excited to go to Ilorin as a result of after I was posted right here in 2020, I used to be warmly acquired by the individuals who usually prayed for me.

“Your prayers then nonetheless go along with me, and it’s not an exaggeration that I declare Ilorin indigeneship.

“I’m very unhappy to be right here right this moment (Sunday) on a condolence go to over the demise of Jimoh, of which circumstances surrounding his demise are very worrisome.

“However justice have to be served. I’ve already directed investigation, and I’ve given mandatory directives to the CP right here. We are going to get to the basis of this case,” the IG instructed his viewers.

He nevertheless cautioned the group towards speeding into conclusion however to await the findings of the investigative committee which might be made public.

“Allow us to not leap into conclusions. I’ve visited the State Command and I’ve directed an intensive investigation.”

Egbetokun assured that the Police would assist the household of the deceased.

“We all know that no quantity of assist will ease their pains, however we’re certain that our efforts will go a good distance.

“I pray that no unhappy story will carry me to Kwara once more,” he stated.

Numerous audio system on the event, together with the Balogun Fulani, youths and the Ilorin Decendants Union consultant, demanded justice concerning the demise of Abdulquadri.