By our Reporter
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye, was murdered.
Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Jimoh, told Channels Television that the autopsy report has been concluded, enabling investigators to advance the case.
He noted that the autopsy conducted on September 11 and other recent findings led to the arrest and re-detention of seven of the fourteen Akingboye family members earlier questioned.
The police are now awaiting legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) to determine the next steps.
Detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, had earlier arrested and interrogated nine relatives and aides over the circumstances surrounding the politician’s death.
One major concern was a suspicious ₦50 million transfer from Akingboye’s account, allegedly shared by some immediate family members.
“With the toxicology results completed, we await the DPP’s advice so prosecution can begin against anyone found culpable,” CP Jimoh said.
Akingboye died under unclear circumstances on September 3, with relatives claiming his body was discovered in the backyard of his home. His first son, Samuel Akingboye, who resides in Ondo State, notified the police and demanded a comprehensive investigation.
CP Jimoh reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to uncovering the truth and ensuring justice is served.
