Kwara Police Begin Investigation into Death of Polytechnic Student Allegedly Killed by Officers

Date: 2024-09-08

According to the news gathered from Daily Post,, the Kwara State Police Command has launched a thorough investigation into the tragic death of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, who was allegedly killed by the police last Wednesday.

In a statement released on Sunday by the Command's spokesperson, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, Police Commissioner Victor Olaiya confirmed that key actors and witnesses had already been identified. He assured the public that the police are fully committed to uncovering the facts and bringing those responsible to justice in accordance with the law.

The Kwara State Police Command has commenced thorough investigation into the tragic death of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of the state polytechnic, Ilorin, who was allegedly killed by the police last Wednesday.

Police Commissioner, Victor Olaiya, in a statement in Ilorin on Sunday by spokesperson of the command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, said actors and witnesses have already been identified.

He said the police command was fully dedicated to uncovering the facts of the matter and ensuring that those responsible were brought to justice in accordance with the law.

According to the commissioner, the command is working with care and diligence “as we understand the importance of providing clear answers to the family and community.”

“Our commitment to transparency in this investigation is unwavering and we pledge to conduct the process with the utmost integrity, leaving no room for doubt or compromise,” he added.

The command extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Abdulqoyyum Abdulyekeen Ishola during this painful and trying time.

“We deeply sympathize with the family, friends, and all those affected by this unfortunate event which occurred on 4th September, 2024.

“The loss of a loved one, especially in such circumstances, is a burden that no family should have to bear alone. Our thoughts are with you, and we pray for strength and comfort for everyone involved.

“On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, the command assures the family that we stand with them in this difficult moment and are committed to seeking justice on behalf of the deceased,” he added.

The command, however, appealed to the public, the students' community and those directly impacted, to remain calm and allow the law to take its rightful course.

“While emotions may be high, we urge everyone to avoid actions that could hinder the investigation or disrupt public order.

“The Kwara State Police Command is mindful of its duty to serve and protect, and we promise to keep the public informed of any new developments as the investigation progresses.

“We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this sensitive time,” he further stated.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Ijakadi     Kwara United     Quareeb     Adewuyi Funmilayo     Senate     TESCOM 2025     Hijaab     Government House     Oke-Odo     Suwa-Arabs     Bukola Ajikobi     Oko     Funmilayo Mohammed     Ademola Kiyesola     Gafaru Olayiwola Olorisade     Lanre Badmus     Ibrahim Gambari     Yusuf Mubarak     IESA     Amosa     Ayinde Oki     Yusuf Abdulwahab     Age AbdulKareem     Cornelius Adebayo     Ayegbeni     Emmanuel Bello     Majlis For Sadaqah, Zakat And Waqf     REO CAKES     Benin Republic     Tanke Road     Gobir     Tunde Akanbi     Toyosi Thomas     Yakubu Shaaba     Ghali Alaaya     Usman Yunusa     Abdullahi AbdulMajeed     Shuaibu Yaman Abdullahi     Adesoye     Alapado     Ibrahim Kayode Adeyemi     Shuaibu Yaman     Harrison Osauwagboe     Shuaib Jawondo     Umar Ayinla Saro     Babata     Akorede     Maryam A. Garuba     Malete     Quarry Royal Valley     Onikijipa     Tsaragi/Share     Adeleke Ogungbe     Academic Staff Union Of Universities     Ayoade Akinnibosun     Oloruntoyosi Thomas     Monsurat Omotosho     Halidu Danbaba     Madawaki     Nigeria Customs Service     Asa LGEA School     Abubakar Imam     Jimoh Saadudeen Muhammed     Erin-ile     Olaiya Lawal     Donatus Ejidike     Oloye     Share/Tsaragi     Mohammed Lawal     Tunji Olawuyi     Bilikis Oladimeji     Omar Gambari     Olaitan Adefila     PPS     Mukhtar Shagaya     Christopher Odetunde     Baba Issa Awoye    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Igbaja     Aiyedun     Sa\'adatu Modibbo-Kawu     Sulyman Atolagbe Alege     Kunbi Titiloye     Temitope Ogunbanke     SARS     Bashir Badawi     Ishaq Abdulkarim     Kwara State Government     MalHub     Muhammad Fawaz Abubakar     Elese Of Igbaja     Umar Sanda Yusuf     Ibrahim Taiwo Road     Raliat Elelu-Habeeb     Suleiman Mora Omar     Saliu Mustapha     Facebook     Sobi Hill     Mansur Alfanla     ER-KANG     Agboola Abdulraheem     GGDSS Pakata     Convocation Ceremonies     Taibat Ayinke Ahmed     Ayo Adeyemi     Yakubu Danladi     Ahmed Alhasssan     Lanwa     Olota Of Odo-Owa     Quareeb     Kehinde Boyede     Ministry Of Women Affairs And Social Development     Yusuf Amuda Gobir     Towobola Abdulrahman Toyin     PPS     Abdulrasheed Lafia     Government High School Adeta     Bolakale Ayo     Aliyu Salihu     Oke-Ero     Femi Gbajabiamila     Sobi     Okala Baba     Oko Erin     Abdulahi Abubakar Bata     Oke-Oyi     Dorcas Afeniforo     Funmilayo Zubair     Ibrahim Agboola Gambari     Damilola Yusuf     Shaykh Luqman Jimoh     Just Event Online     Ajibike Katibi     Tinubu     Orisa Bridge     Seni Saraki     Kale Ayo     Markaz Arabic And Islamic Training Institute, Agege     IFK     Abdulrahman Abdulrazak     Yakubu Gobir     Abdullahi Adisa Akodudu     Mary Arinde     Olaiya Victor Mobolaji     Manzuma     Mustapha AbdulGaniyu     Gaa Olobi     Abdul Jimoh Mohammed     Muslim Stakeholders Of Kwara State     Garba Ayodele Wahab     Salman Suleiman     Ajikobi     Ajeigbe     Abubakar Ndakene     Oko-Erin