IGP Orders Comprehensive Investigation into Killing of Kwara Polytechnic Student, Detains Officers Involved

Date: 2024-09-10

According to the news report from Voice of Nigeria, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has directed the Homicide section of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja to conduct a detailed and comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, on September 4, 2024.

In a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, it was revealed that the officers involved in the incident—Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Emmanuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip—have been identified and detained for investigation. The officers are attached to the Department of Operations, Kwara State Command.

Adejobi said the Inspector-General of Police “is deeply saddened” by the unfortunate event that led to the loss of a young Nigerian.

“The IGP expresses his deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. He acknowledges the profound grief and loss caused by this unfortunate act and reassures the family and members of the public that Justice will be served,” the statement read in part.

Abdulyekeen, a National Diploma 2 student of Electrical/Electronics Engineering at the institution, was allegedly killed by the police in a mysterious circumstance in the Fate Area of Ilorin, the state capital.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Mamatu Abdullahi     Ibraheem Adeola Katibi     Majlis For Sadaqah, Zakat And Waqf     March 18     Maryam Nurudeen     Raji AbdulRasaq     Musa Alhassan Buge     Ifelodun     ITP     Onilorin     Tricycle Owners Association Of Nigeria     Fareedah Dankaka     April 11     Okasanmi Ajayi     Bilikisu Oniyangi     Binta Abubakar-Mora     Alabe     Orire     Alimi Abdulrazaq     Post-utme     Harrison Osauwagboe     Akom Construction And Engineering Synergy Ltd     Yoonus Kola Olatinwo     Kisra     SUBEB     Muhammadu Gobir     Folorunsho Alao     Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim     Ndakene     Muslim Stakeholders Of Kwara State     Eghe Igbinehin     GRA     Oko Erin     Aminat Ahmed     Split Diamond Interchange     Taiwo Joseph     Alaaya     Bamidele Aluko     Budo-Egba     Bola Iyabo Ibiyeye Adisa     National Democratic Congress     Ajeigbe     Sa\'adatu Modibbo-Kawu     Salaudeen Oyewale     Ahmed Ayinla Jimoh     Adijat Adebiyi     Aisha Ahman Pategi     Taofik Mustapha     Abdulrasheed Na\'Allah     Frootify     Abdullahi G. Mohammad     Kola Shittu     Olatinwo     Olawuyi     Nigerian Correctional Service     Sambo Murtala     JAMB     Ibrahim Taiwo Road     Raliat Elelu-Habeeb     Nigeria Customs Service     Demola Banu     Apado     Idowu Laro     Mohammed Khadijat Kubura     Alabere     Zulkifli Ibraheem     Umar Danladi Shero     Ebola     Computer Based Test     Kwara Teaching Service Commission     GAMA     Tunde Mukaila Mustapha     Tinubu Legacy Forum     Crystal Corner Shops     TETFUND     Kwara 2015     Sulu Gambari    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Mahmud Babatunde Baker     Arandun     Abubakar Atiku     Tunji Oyawoye     Alfa Modibo Belgore     Abiodun Oyedepo     Jaigbade Alao     Budo Egba     Saliu Ajibola Ajia     International Aviation College     Gafaru Olayiwola Olorisade     Tsaragi-Share     Majlis For Sadakah, Zakat And Waqf     Y.A. Abdulkareem     Mohammed Halidu     Kwara State Council Of Chiefs     Abdulmumini AbdulRazaq     ASKOMP     Iponrin     Chief Imam Of Omu-Aran     Joseph Offorjama     Kaosarah Adeyi     Ahmed Saidu Rufai     Lukman Adeloyin     Isaac Aderemi Kolawole     Firdaos Amasa     Centre For Digital Economy     Oniyangi     Umar Ahmed Gunu     Wahab Abayawo     Muhammed Aliyu     IQRA College     Sa\'ad Alanamu     Kola Adesina     Simeon Sayomi     Suleiman Ajadi     Ifelodun     Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria     Kpotum Mohammed Baba     Ishak Mohammed Sabi     Kola Bukoye     Raheem Adaramaja     David Oyerinola Adedunmoye     Jamiu Oyawoye     Ayedun     Olanrewju Okanlawon Musa     Niyi Osundare     Kulende-UITH     Owode Market     Kwara Liberation Group     HICA     Shettima Of Ilorin     Olabanji Orilonishe     Aso-ofi     Amina El-Imam     Crystal Corner Shops     Muslim Cementary     March 18     George Innih     KWACOBPA     Ogidi-Oloje     Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja     Jimoh Saadudeen Muhammed     April 11     Zulkifli Ibraheem     Abdulrazaq Magaji     Oba Abdulraheem     Sun Qing Rong     Kale Ayo     Garba Dogo     BECE     Majlis For Sadaqah, Zakat And Waqf     Peculiar Allowance     Apaokagi     Yaman     Aliyu Muhammed     Agor Market